Careers Made Real
Are you a highly achieving, deliverables-driven Account Manager who likes to outperform? Do you thrive on excellent customer service and stakeholder engagements? If so, we are looking for you to join us to look after our client segment base in and around the Cape Town /Western Cape surrounding areas. You will take ownership of market share for Hilti for all activities in this assigned territory to further develop profitable sales in our Mechanical and Electrical market segment.
This is no ordinary sales job - ours is a uniquely high performing and supportive working culture.
What You'll do
You will take the ownership in the assigned territory to develop sales by utilizing all elements of our sales process to effectively analyze, implement and control the opportunities within the territory to achieve the assigned targets for defined territory or market segment. You will find yourself on a variety of Construction sites.
You will also build fruitful working relationships with all levels - partners, contractors, system integrators & end users, and actively manage and develop the growth of key products within the sales territory by targeting the appropriate customer groups and ensure successful introduction of new products. You will ensure the appropriate level of coverage is given to both buying and potential customers within the customer platform, to develop profitable growth.
You will actively and effectively demonstrate, service, train, and (where appropriate) test Hilti products; and to be successful you must understand the market thoroughly and know the players, therefore you will obtain information on competition, market price levels, new launches, seminars, new outlets, quality issues, product deliveries and report in monthly reports.
What You’ll Bring
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- A Bachelor’s degree/Diploma in Civil or Mechanical Engineering (An advantage).
- Minimum of 3 to 5 years of direct technical sales experience in the Mechanical and Electrical trade.
- Knowledge and experience in Construction trades and applications for trade specific role. (Construction/Mechanical)
- Valid driver’s license.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong Communication Skills (Written and Spoken).
What’s In It for You
We’ll give you everything you need to excel in your role, including your own vehicle full of tools and one-to-one coaching; you’ll manage your own book of business while being part of a friendly team. We’ll give you lots of responsibility, including your own portfolio of customers and we’ll trust you to deliver outstanding results. Day to day you’ll report to your sales manager, who will also be there to support you with your training and development.
Show us what you’re made of, and we’ll offer you opportunities to move around the business – and gain experience in different job functions. It’s a great way to find the right match for your ambitions and achieve the exciting career you’re after.
Why Hilti
Hilti is a global leader in construction innovation, with more than 34,000 team members across 120 countries. Guided by our purpose, Making Construction Better, we’re driven to keep learning, growing, and finding new ways to make a lasting impact. Here, you’ll be empowered to use your strengths, work with a global and inclusive team, and take on meaningful challenges. At Hilti, you’ll have the chance to make your ideas, achievements, and growth real through purpose, passion, and teamwork.
Commitment to Inclusion
At Hilti, inclusion is a key focus in how we work, lead, and grow together. We are committed to embracing diversity of thought and creating an environment that is inclusive of everyone, everywhere. We continuously strive to ensure every voice is valued and every team member feels empowered to contribute. By building on this foundation, we strengthen our teams, our innovation, and our impact, making construction better together.
