What's the role?
We’re looking for the next generation of high-performing, multi-lingual, post-graduate talents to take our company forward. Hilti Outperformer Trainee Program is a global management development program like no other, with international projects, functional rotations and lots of exposure to senior management along the 2-year journey. Upon program completion, participants are primed for managerial positions within our Hilti global network.
Who is Hilti?
About Hilti
At Hilti, we are a passionate global team committed to making construction better. As a trusted partner for productivity, safety, and sustainability, we provide our customers innovative solutions that impact the buildings, roads, and infrastructure people rely on every day.
Hilti is where individuals grow lasting careers by exploring possibilities, maximizing their potential, owning their development, and making a real difference every day. In 2024, we are thrilled to be recognized as the 5th World's Best Workplaces™ by Great Place to Work® Institute.
About Hilti North Asia
We have 1,800+ members in 5 Market Organizations in the North Asia region: Hong Kong, Mainland China, Taiwan, Japan, and South Korea, with Hong Kong being the regional hub as well in a separate office. There are also 2 production plants located in Mainland China (Zhanjiang & Shanghai).
Our unique caring and performance-oriented culture has gained worldwide recognition - in 2024, we are thrilled to be recognized as the 4th Best Workplaces™ in Asia by Great Place to Work® Institute!
What does the role involve?
Our Hilti Outperformer - Business Track is a 24-month graduate program where you are involved in a range of rotations at local and international level. The rotations center around our customer-focused business approach, preparing you for a global leadership career. It is challenging and fast-paced, but we'll give you close coaching and mentoring. There are four primary work stages in the program:
- 12 months as an account manager in home country
- 3 months on an operational project in home country
- 6 months on a strategic project in regional headquarters
- 3 months on an international strategic projec t in another region
"People are at the core of the company. It truly lives the caring culture and offers the development opportunities to achieve your career goals." — Spencer Cheung, Outperformer graduate (2019 intake), currently Head of Product Leadership at Hilti Hong Kong
"Everyone in Hilti is always prepared to provide a hand, encouraging everyone of us to express ourselves and take on new challenges." — Elaine Luk, Outperformer graduate (2021 intake), currently Global Product Manager for solution selling at Global Competency Centre at Germany
What do we offer?
You’ll get the support you need to learn, grow and carve out your career and, aside from an incredible experience, you’ll be given mentorship by a senior leader and take part in Global Outperformer Summits.
- Hilti Summit - 4 - 5 days at our headquarters in Schaan (Liechtenstein) for a global view of our business
- CSR Summit - 7 - 8 days in a house building project to improve life conditions of those in need
- Leadership Course & Summit – a course at a renowned European business school, as well as a 5-day on-site summit
What you need is:
- You hold a master's degree (engineering, business administration or international management).
- You are a multilingual talent, fluent in English and Cantonese/Mandarin/Japanese/Korean .
- You have gained internat ional experience through your work or studies and have spent between 3 months to 3 years in a professional environment.
- You enjoy learning and are mature, assertive, curious and dedicated.
- You are a flexible team player, with good communication, social skills, and enthusiasm to inspire others.
- You are internationally mobile , a global thinker who appreciates diverse cultural experiences and the opportunity to work abroad.
Why should you apply?
We have an inclusive and passionate global team at Hilti. If you’ve never worked in sales or construction, that’s not a problem. Success at Hilti is down to teamwork and ability, no matter what your background is.
What you can expect when applying to a position with Hilti:
1. We are committed to having all applications reviewed by a human and while nobody is infallible, we stand by our people centric approach to everything we do. Please note that the selection process will start no sooner than late 2025
2. Once you submit your application you can expect to receive automated notifications from our system (triggered by our recruiting team)
3. Applications that do not make it to the interview stage (with a hiring manager) will not receive personalized feedback.
4. Our end-to-end recruitment process (including evaluation time and interviews) may last between 3 and 6 weeks. You can expect to hear back from us within 2-3 weeks (on average) regardless of outcome
5. We wish you the best in your application process. Check out our career frequently asked questions ( https://careers.hilti.group/en/faqs/) for application and interview tips
Hilti North Asia Global Outperformer Trainee Program Mini-site: Hilti North Asia - Global Outperformer Trainee Program - Hilti (beamery.eu)
