Account Manager – Generalist (Vaal Region)
Hilti Group · Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng
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Start free — we apply for you →- This is no ordinary sales job - if you are able to work in a fast-paced, unique environment - then we are looking for you. This role is designed to offer an exciting opportunity to step into a dynamic customer-facing environment, while gaining valuable skills and exposure that will prepare you for possible future responsibilities in a leadership/management role.
What You'll Do
- You will be responsible for driving sales growth within an assigned territory by managing opportunities and meeting sales targets.
- The role involves working across diverse environments such as mining and construction sites, plants, offices, and warehouses.
- You will build strong relationships with partners, contractors, system integrators, and end users, while growing key products and successfully introducing new ones.
- The position requires ensuring effective customer coverage to achieve profitable growth, actively demonstrating and supporting Hilti products, and maintaining a strong understanding of the market and competitors through ongoing research and monthly reporting.
What You'll Bring:To be successful in this role, you will need
- Completed Bachelor's degree/Postgraduate qualification Honors – MBA is a plus.
- Minimum 3-5 years working experience in a Mining/Construction related role.
- A solid understanding of strategic sales and sales processes, with exposure to developing a fact base, customer data analysis and pricing.
- Successful experiences in working with large sales teams
- Evidence networking across multidisciplinary teams – that includes relationship development at senior management level Owner, GM, CEO, HOD'sDemonstrable experience in developing client-focused, differentiated and achievable solutions.
- Effective communication skills, including the ability to structure clear presentations and simplify a message
- Willingness to go the extra mile.
What's In It for You
- We provide you with all the resources and support needed to succeed in your role, including a fully equipped company vehicle and personalized one-to-one coaching.
- You will manage your own portfolio of customers, take full ownership of your business while working within a supportive and collaborative team environment.
- You will be entrusted with significant responsibility and the autonomy to deliver outstanding results.
- Reporting directly to your Sales Manager, you will receive ongoing guidance, training, and professional development to help you perform at your best.
- As you demonstrate your capabilities, you will have access to opportunities across the wider business, allowing you to gain experience in different roles and functions.
- This flexibility enables you to align your career progression with your ambitions and build a rewarding, long term career.