Sales Account Manager - Berkshire/Slough/St Albans
15 hours ago
Slough
As a Sales Account Manager at Hilti you will be pivotal in driving growth and customer satisfaction across the construction industry — You’ll be the go-to expert, demonstrating tools and products on sites in your designated area - bringing high energy and meaningful impact to every interaction. At Hilti, we thrive on a direct B2B sales model, meaning your impact is immediate and meaningful. You’ll be championing real change in productivity, safety, and sustainability, by showing up and being present. In this role, you’ll confidently stand out from the competition by thinking outside the box, being creative and staying sharp on product knowledge - consistently going the extra mile for your customers with a winning everyday mindset. Who is Hilti Hilti is a global leader in providing innovative tools, technologies, software, and services to the construction industry. With operations in over 120 countries and a team of more than 34,000 passionate professionals, we’re committed to driving productivity, safety, and sustainability on job sites around the world. We’re proud to be recognised as one of the world’s best workplaces. In 2024, Hilti was ranked 5th in the global Great Place to Work® survey and are also certified in over 40 countries across the globe. What does the role involve · You will travel across your territory Monday to Friday, engaging with current, new, and returning customers to build strong relationships, generate leads and conduct sales everyday. · Plan your pipeline proactively, combining proven approaches with creative thinking to uncover new opportunities—supported by our advanced tools and training. · Stay informed on products and market trends to bring a positive, solution-focused mindset to every customer interaction. What you need is • A full, manual UK driving licence with no more than 6 points, and a willingness to travel to customer sites Monday to Friday., • Eligibility to work in the UK—please note that due to minimum salary thresholds, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for Account Manager roles., • Experience in a fast-paced, customer-facing role, ideally within the sales industry, or a qualified background in Engineering, Construction, or a technical field looking to transform your skills and experience in a new career., • Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work independently, managing your time and priorities effectively., • Resilience and adaptability, with the confidence to engage with stakeholders at all levels—from Site Operators to Managing Directors., • A solution-oriented approach, with the ability to uncover customer pain points and present tailored, value-driven solutions., • A natural sense of drive, curiosity, and motivation to succeed, learn, and grow. What do we offer? • We really value our people and we've worked hard to develop a reward package that reflects this. Some of our benefits include:, • A competitive base salary and uncapped bonus potential., • Company vehicle and a fuel/charging card., • Extensive onboarding and training process and companywide events in Manchester., • 33 days holiday (inc. Bank Holidays) plus paid days off for great moments in life - your birthday, moving home, getting married and moments where you may need more support – fertility treatment, neonatal birth, home emergency day., • You also have the opportunity to buy additional leave days each year., • Private healthcare, life insurance and wellbeing support., • 6% pension contribution., • Company vehicle and a fuel/charging card., • £2,000 reward for referring a successful candidate to Hilti. Who should apply? We have an excellent mix of people and many of our best Sales Account Managers developed their skills and knowledge at Hilti - if you have a strong desire to develop your career in sales that works for us. Success at Hilti is down to teamwork and ability, no matter what your industry background. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. At Hilti, we celebrate the unique perspectives and contributions of every team member—regardless of sex, gender identity, expression, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, or family status. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to thrive. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, we encourage you to let us know. What you can expect when applying to a position with Hilti: 1. We are committed to having all applications reviewed by a human and while nobody is infallible, we stand by our people centric approach to everything we do, 2. Once you submit your application you can expect to receive automated notifications from our system (triggered by our recruiting team), 3. Applications that do not make it to the interview stage (with a hiring manager) will not receive personalized feedback., 4. Our end-to-end recruitment process (including evaluation time and interviews) may last between 3 and 6 weeks. You can expect to hear back from us within 2-3 weeks (on average) regardless of outcome, 5. We wish you the best in your application process. Check out our career frequently asked questions for application and interview tips.