Project Sales Specialist

Hilti South Africa; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilti South Africa seeks a Project Sales Specialist to lead on-site support for large mining construction projects in the Northern Cape (Khatu/Upington). You’ll act as a solution consultant, showcasing Hilti products and services, while building strong customer relationships and driving end-to-end project outcomes.

You will coordinate with internal stakeholders, deliver product demonstrations, trainings, and seminars to promote new technologies and cost-efficient solutions.

Qualifications

• Proven work experience as a Sales Account Manager / Key Account Manager in mining or construction.
• Excellent project management and field execution skills.
• Strong communication and relationship-building with customers and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage large construction jobsites and be lead point of contact from inception to completion.
• Demonstrate Hilti products and value propositions to customers on site.
• Conduct seminars and trainings to raise awareness of new technologies.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure on-time delivery and issue resolution.
• Identify growth opportunities and advise on actions to improve performance.
• Maintain long-term client relationships and ensure receivables are collected.

Skills

Sales account management

Mining industry experience

Project management

Stakeholder collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree / National Diploma (Civil or Mechanical)

Job description

Be the driving force behind some of Northern Cape's largest mining and construction projects. Join Hilti as a Project Sales Specialist and help customers turn complex challenges into innovative solutions.

We are looking for a Project Sales Specialist in the Northern Cape area (Khatu / Upington), you’ll be visiting large construction jobsites in the Mining space and be a lead solution consultant for all matters specific to these projects & provide end to end business support.

Ours is a model of professional, consultative selling and it is a hands‑on job. It means rolling up your sleeves to demonstrate some of the most pioneering products in the industry, while selling our state‑of‑the‑art software along with all the services and aftercare that come with the Hilti name. Far from traditional cold calling, it’s about building relationships with warm and responsive customers and helping them find the most innovative and cost‑efficient solutions for their needs.

We have more than 200,000 interactions globally with our customers every day. It’s how we get to know their businesses, understand their needs and develop the precise products and services that will help them.

What You’ll Do:

• Manage assigned large construction jobsites and be a lead point of contact for all matters specific to these jobsites with top‑down oversight from inception to completion
• Develop effective understanding of all relevant applications and suggest right solutions specific to trades
• Conduct effective product demonstrations and explain the value for money proposition
• Collaborate well with all stake holders at jobsites and drive key initiatives
• Conduct seminars, product trainings and workshops for customers to raise awareness on new technologies and create understanding of all existing and new Hilti products
• Troubleshoot problems and challenges faced by contractors.
• Coordinate and collaborate well with internal stake holders and get things done on time
• Identify opportunities for growth and suggest action steps to improve business performance
• Build and maintain strong, long‑lasting client relationships
• Ensure timely coordination with Sold‑to AM to collect account receivables

What You’ll Bring:

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Proven work experience as a Sales Account Manager / Key Account manager in mining
• Bachelor’s Degree / National Diploma (Civil or Mechanical) with 2-3 years of sales experience
• Excellent project management skills
• Exposure in handling constructions jobsites
• Good collaboration with internal stake holders
• Self‑motivated, willing to learn, highly energetic and a “can‑do” attitude
• Business acumen with a problem‑solving attitude
• Proven ability to manage customer relationships
• Proficiency in handling both technical & commercial tasks
• Superior verbal and written communication skills with excellent interpersonal abilities
• Good communication and presentation skills

What’s In It For You:

We provide you with all the resources and support needed to succeed in your role. You will be entrusted with significant responsibility and the autonomy to deliver outstanding results. As you demonstrate your capabilities, you will have access to opportunities across the wider business, allowing you to gain experience in different roles and functions. This flexibility enables you to align your career progression with your ambitions and build a rewarding, long term career.

Why Hilti:

Hilti is a global leader in construction innovation, with more than 34,000 team members across 120 countries. Guided by our purpose of Making Construction Better, we’re committed to improving our customers’ work, our industry, and the world around us. Our people are empowered to build on their strengths, collaborate within a global and inclusive team, and take on meaningful challenges that make a real impact. At Hilti, ideas grow into achievements, and careers are made real through purpose, passion, and the power of teamwork.

Our Commitment to Inclusion:

At Hilti, we are committed to embracing diversity of thought and being inclusive of everyone, everywhere. Inclusion is embedded in how we work, lead and grow together. By fostering a culture where every voice is valued and every team member feels empowered to contribute, we build stronger teams and better solutions—making construction better, together.