Account Manager - Industry (Water, Petrochem & Heavy Industry) Bench

Position: Account Manager - Industry (Water, Petrochem & Heavy Industry) Bench

Role Overview:
Are you a driven, customer-focused sales professional with experience in industrial environments? We're looking for an Account Manager – Industry to join our team and take ownership of developing profitable sales growth within the Water, Petrochemical and Heavy Industry sectors. This is no ordinary sales role - if you are able to work in a fast-paced, unique environment - then we are looking for you.

At Hilti South Africa, you'll work in a high-performing, supportive culture where innovation, customer relationships, and personal development are at the heart of everything we do.

About 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.

Role Responsibilities:

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 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 we offer:

We’ll give you everything you need to excel in your role, including your own van 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 you should apply:

Year upon year we are recognized as one of the top 'Great Place to Work' employers globally. And when you meet us you'll understand why. We have a diverse team of different backgrounds and experiences - success at Hilti is down to teamwork and ability.

What you need is:

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Completed degree/advanced diploma.
• Work experience in the Water, Petrochem and/or Heavy Industry is key.
• Your ability to work in a highly pressurized, performance driven environment.
• Proven track record in a technical sales role is advantageous.
• Strong drive to consistently meet performance targets.
• An agile approach to solving problems, with a solution-oriented mind-set.
• Strong business acumen, with a team