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Account Manager Trainee

What's the role?

Are you a recent graduate? Or have you recently stepped into your career but want more responsibility and an accelerated career path? Then the Account Manager Trainee – Sales Development Program is the role for you!

The purpose of this role is to manage and operate a Hilti Store to maximize walk-in sales and smaller field accounts and provide a high level of customer service We’re looking for motivated individuals who have a passion for sales and desire advancement opportunities throughout the U.S and globally.

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.

What does the role involve?

  • Sell, service, and promote the full Hilti product line directly to walk in customers and smaller field accounts; create innovative ways to drive sales through merchandising and product demo efforts.
  • Review and analyze all shipping documents and sales trends; identify and make corrections to ensure correct inventory levels are on hand to drive sales.
  • Post receipts, disbursements, and material returns; review reorder recommendations to ensure adequate replenishment of the Hilti Store
  • Expedite customer backorders and switch to locations that meet customers’ delivery requirements with the most cost-effective mode of transportation.
  • Reconcile opening, closing, and annual physical inventories for the Hilti Store
  • Audit Hilti Store cycle counts, backorders, unconfirmed orders, and manual stock status transactions to ensure inventory levels are correct and consistent.
  • Maintain a clean and organized work area and storefront at all times; keep assigned equipment in good order.
  • Additional duties as assigned.

Hilti North America has been consecutively recognized in Selling Power’s Top 50 Companies to Sell For in the last 18 years, coming in at #6 in 2023.

What do we offer?

Other than the ongoing training & mentoring mentioned above, you’ll be given everything you need to excel in your role. You’ll receive a generous compensation package for the work that you do with the possibility to earn bonus for going above and beyond. You’ll get great benefits including Medical and Dental insurance, generous Paid Time Off (including 2 days to go and give back to your local community however you want) educational reimbursement, health and wellness days – the list goes on.

We also offer many opportunities to develop your career in various departments of interest (which we think is a pretty unique perk) alongside the possibility to work internationally in any of the 120+ countries we operate within if you decide that’s the path you’d want to take.

What you need is:

  • High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred or equivalent work experience
  • Previous customer service and/or sales skills preferred
  • Ability to lead change and adapt to a fast paced, dynamic environment
  • Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
  • Drive to develop strong and sustainable customer relationships
  • Must be willing to relocate within 18-24 months
After successful completion of the Hilti Store Representative Development Program, the next position will usually require a move; we are a global sales and marketing organization, geographic flexibility is a must.

Why should you apply?

Let’s face it, we know there are lots of other companies out there, however, we have an excellent mix of people, which we believe makes for a more vibrant, more innovative, more productive team. Throughout the program you will work with leaders who not only understand our business but have a passion for people development and helping others achieve greatness


Hilti, Inc is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.

The salary range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skills sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the application geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.

At Hilti, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $51,000-$53,000 with a bonus at target between $5,000 - $6,000

Sales and Customer Service

Working in sales at Hilti is focused on building strong and trusted relationships with our customers.

Working in sales at Hilti is focused on building strong and trusted relationships with our customers.

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