What's the role
We’re on the lookout for the next generation of high-performing, multilingual, post-graduate talents to drive our company forward. The Hilti Outperformer Program is a unique global management development program offering real responsibility from day one.
Who is Hilti?
Hilti is where innovation is improving productivity, safety and sustainability in the global construction industry and beyond. Our strong customer relationships create solutions for a better future, forstering pride and a sense of belonging across our 120 locations. Diversity enriches our company, where employees' backgrounds, knowledge, language skills, perspectives, and personalities shape our culture every day.
What does the role involve?
The Hilti Outperformer is a two-year program where you’ll engage in international projects, gaining exposure to senior management. It’s fast-paced and challenging, but with close coaching and mentoring. The program is split into four main stages:
- 12 months as an Account Manager, gaining hands-on experience in our core business.
- 2 months on a local accounting project.
- 4 months on a regional financial project in the Manchester Hub,
- 6 months on a strategic financial project outside the Northern Europe Region.
Hilti has once again been recognized as a Great Place to Work, ranking 9th in Best Workplaces in Denmark!
What do we offer?
Demonstrate your capabilities, and in return, we promise you a lifetime experience, international work opportunities, and a fast-track career in global senior management with an unlimited contract. Over 80 % of leadership roles are filled internally.
You’ll participate in some fascinating courses and events:
- Leadership development program with IMD business school in Lausanne, Switzerland.
- Business management training with a focus on behavioral profiles, personal strengths, leadership styles and communication skills.
- Global summit at out global headquarters in Liechtenstein.
- Social project – 7-8 days ‘building a better future’. A hands-on and hugely impactful community project, like our recent house building for displaced refugees in Bosnia.
What you need is:
- Recent or upcoming Master’s degree in Finance or a related subject.
- At least three months of professional experience (internship, apprenticeship or work experience), or international experience during your work or studies abroad.
- Multilingual – at least fluent in English and Danish.
- Curious and committed, a flexible team player with good communication and social skills. A global thinker, interested in general management and finance topics and keen for intercultural experiences.
- Strong academic performance.
Who should apply?
We provide the necessary resources for you to excel, including one-on-one coaching and a complete support network. We’ll offer you opportunities to move around the business, work abroad, experience different job functions, and tackle different markets.
We trust you, offering ample opportunity and freedom to grow and develop. In return, we seek someone who goes the extra mile, embraces change, and has the talent to move the business forward.
Click through the ‘Apply Now’ button, upload your CV and motivational letter and answer a few short questions – the process should take around 90 seconds. If we like what we see, you’ll be invited to complete a short video interview.
The formal process includes short online assessments, and a telephone interview with our Recruiting Specialist. From there you will attend a first interview with members of the Danish leadership team, a day-in-the-life virtual ‘field ride’, and finally, the assessment centre in Manchester. We cover your expenses if you have to travel to meet us.
If you need support with your application, please contact DKTeamRecruiting@hilti.com.
Application deadline: February 20th 2025. We will continuously review incoming applications.
Interviews: We are conducting rolling interviews.
Assessment centre in Manchester: 12th and 13th of March 2025.
