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?
Join the Hilti Outperformer Program, a dynamic two-year program that propels you into a world of international projects, providing substantial exposure to senior management. The pace is fast, the challenges invigorating, but fear not - we're here to closely coach and mentor you. The program unfolds in four main stages:
-12 months as an Account Manager in Denmark: You’ll get hands-on experience and a deep insight into the core of our business – our customers, products, services and software.
- 3 months on an operational project at the national headquarters in Hvidovre: Dive into logistics, HR, finance, marketing or engineering.
- 6 months on a strategic project at the regional headquarters in Manchester : Explore the broader organizational landscape.
- 3 months on an international project outside the region: If you come from a mature market, delve into an emerging one, and vice versa.
After successfully completing the programme, you will have the necessary professional and personal skills to embark on your global career with the guarantee of a position at Hilti.
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 of enriching experiences, international opportunities, and a fast-track career in global senior management with an unlimited contract. With over 80 % of leadership roles filled internally, the sky's the limit for your professional growth.
As a Hilti Outperformer, you’ll participate in some exclusive courses and events, including:
- Leadership development program – a comprehensive learning journey with IMD business school in Lausanne, Switzerland, with a qualification from IMD.
- Business management training – individual training at Hilti. A focus on behavioral profiles, personal strengths, leadership styles and communication skills.
- Global summit – 4-5 days at our global headquarters in Liechtenstein. A look at the way global business units function, plus soft skills like situational leadership and international teamwork.
- 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 2024/2025 graduate with a Master’s degree or PhD. Your degree may be in business administration, strategy, management, finance, or international business, marketing.
- 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 Danish and English.
- 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?
The Hilti Outperformer program is your express lane to a commercial leadership role. 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 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.
