Account Manager

Job Description

WHATS THE ROLE £27,000 - £30,000 basic salary plus variable OTE starting at £7,000 (uncapped annually). London weighting applies dependent on location.Are you a passionate sales person, with a strong drive to outperformAre you looking to take your career to the next level, with an award winning employerDue to continued growth, were currently looking for driven and motivated sales professionals to join our field-based Account Management team, with roles available across the UK.As an Account Manager, you will have the opportunity to work on some large and prestigious construction projects, whilst at the same time receiving world-class training and development to help you drive your career forward.PLEASE NOTE WE CANNOT OFFER VISA SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. WHO IS HILTI Hilti is where innovation is improving productivity, safety and sustainability in the global construction industry, and beyond. Where strong customer relationships are creating solutions that build a better future. Where people are exploring possibilities,leveraging their potential, owning their personal development and growing lasting careers.We regularly win Great Place to Work awards globally and are very proud to have been placed on the Times Top 100 Best Companies to Work For list in the UK by our employees for the past 10 years.Hilti offers you the best of both worlds - friendly teams locally, combined with exciting roles all over the UK (and beyond if youre interested) and unique opportunities only a company of 30,000 people spread across 120 countries, can bring. WHAT DOES THE ROLE INVOLVE As an Account Manager, no two days are the same, but youll spend most of your time visiting our customers, wherever theyre busy working, to find out how we can help them and demonstrating Hilti solutions.Far from traditional cold calling, its about nurturing and fostering relationships, developing contacts on site with warm customers and helping them find the most innovative and cost-efficient solutions for their needs.Youll need to be happy to get your hands dirty but also be able to adapt your approach to the customer in front of you - it could be a senior management team one day and a sole trader the next and you could find yourself on construction sites or in officesand warehouses. This means rolling up your sleeves to demonstrate some of the most pioneering products in the industry, along with all the services and after-care that come with the Hilti name.Youll be part of a supportive, field-based regional team who are only a phone call away, but youll be working by yourself on the whole, so you need to be comfortable with building relationships remotely and motivating yourself. Well teach you everythingyou need to know about our products, the IT systems youll use on the job and advanced sales skills - you just need to be motivated to learn.We are proud to have a long-term bonding with our employees: More than 30% of our employees have been part of the Hilti family for over a decade. WHAT DO WE OFFER We really value our people and weve worked hard to develop a competitive reward package that reflects this.Some of the benefits we offer include:

• Different ways to work flexibly including working from home and compressed hours so please feel free to talk about what flexibility means to you at your interview
• Genuine career advancement (more than 80% of all leadership roles are filled internally)
• Competitive salary and above-average performance bonus
• 6% employer pension contributions
• Private Health Insurance and Employee Assistance Programme
• 33 days holiday (inc. Bank Holidays) plus the ability to purchase 5 days more annually
• Paid leave to work on charitable projects
• Hilti Benefits Box, a reward platform offering shopping and lifestyle discounts/cashback
• Company branded van or vehicle
• Fuel card

WHAT YOU NEED IS:

• Customer-facing/sales experience gained in any industry
• Mature, assertive attitude and committed to your career development with good communication skills
• Ability to demonstrate that youre a flexible team player with a hunger to learn
• Resilience and adaptability to environments such construction sites and also residential site developments
• Experience of Salesforce is desirable but not essential
• A full, clean, manual driving license

WHO SHOULD APPLY We have an excellent mix of people and some of our best Account Managers joined us with no construction experience. Success at Hilti is down to teamwork and ability, no matter what your background.Click through the Apply Now button where you will be asked to upload your CV and answer a couple of short questions - the whole process should take around 90 seconds.If you meet the requirements of the role youll be invited to complete a fun online assessment and a short pre-recorded video interview - please keep an eye on your junk mail in case this is diverted there!If we dont have a vacancy in your location at the moment, we will keep you in our talent pool for the future.If we do, well invite you to the selection process - a first interview with a Regional Manager, a day-in-the-life field ride to give you a real feel for the job and a final interview with a Sales Director. Well also pay your expenses if you have to travelto meet us.