What's the role?
In this role you'll focus on the business development of Hilti's Firestop product line among current and prospective customers, as well as providing technical support to Hilti's sales force and our customers on the topic of Firestop and fire protection.
This role is a field-based role covering the Ireland (mainly Dublin and surrounding areas). You'll need to be comfortable with travelling around the region on a day-to-day basis. A full, clean, manual driving licence is required 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 there is pride and a sense of belonging across our 120 locations, carrying right into our lives and homes. Where people are exploring possibilities, leveraging their potential, owning their personal development and growing lasting careers. Hilti is very proud to be ranked as the 7th best company to work for in the Great Place to Work survey.
What does the role involve?
To build knowledge and competency on this topic, you will provide professional educational seminars, presentations, and testing details, and will inform customers about Hilti solutions including their performance characteristics, applications, and product limitations. You will provide competent advice and recommendations on specific applications to a wide range of internal and external stakeholders e.g. building contractors, architects and engineers, building and fire officials, and Hilti sales personnel.
You will identify, develop, and manage the Hilti Accredited Firestop Specialty Contractor (HAFSC) Program; this includes full implementation of the strategy. You will also support and influence sales in other specified products; seek out these opportunities and passing leads on to the appropriate team member for follow-up. You'll also gather, analyse, and report on market information regarding trends, competitive strategies/actions, innovations, and other business conditions, which have the potential to impact Hilti in the Firestop marketplace, and will identify and implement account acquisition strategies for key competitively owned accounts.
93% of our people say that they are proud to work for Hilti, thanks to the quality of our products and the way we look after our people through our Care & Perform culture.
What do we offer?
At Hilti, it’s all about teamwork. We have an award-winning culture that is highly diverse and inclusive. We love to celebrate success and as part of the Hilti family you will be proud to work for an industry leading innovator. We promote over 80% of roles internally at Hilti, and as you grow you will be given opportunities to move around the business – to work abroad, experience different job functions and tackle different markets.
We really value our people and we've worked hard to develop a competitive reward package that reflects this. Some of the benefits we offer include:
*Genuine career advancement (more than 80% of all leadership roles are filled internally)
*Competitive salary and above-average performance bonus
- A fully maintained company vehicle, with fuel card and toll pass
- 25 days holidays (not including bank holidays) + day off on month of your birthday
- Half Day Fridays on Bank Holiday Weekends
- A scheme to purchase 10 extra days of leave each year
- Competitive remuneration with huge bonus potential
- Health insurance, pension
- Giving back! With 2 paid volunteering days each year
- Loan tools, discounts
What you need is:
- Engineering degree - ideally in Mechanical/Electrical/Fire Engineering
- Previous firestop/fire protection experience is desired
- Previous experience in a field-based/customer-facing role is desired, ideally within a commercial context
- Strong project management and organisation skills
- Full, clean, manual Ireland/EU driving licence
Who should apply?
You should apply if you have previous experience in mechanical engineering with a good knowledge of the construction industry, and a commercial mindset.
