Account Manager - Mechanical at Hilti Group

WHAT'S THE ROLE?

We’re looking for an Account Manager in Durban, who will take ownership of market share for Hilti for all activities in the Mechanical segment, and further develop profitable sales. This is no ordinary sales job - ours is a uniquely high performing and supportive working culture.

WHAT DOES THE ROLE INVOLVE?

• 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 YOU NEED IS:

• Completed degree/diploma (Civil Engineering/technical qualification preferred)
• Min.3 years technical sales experience (ideally in construction /civil engineering sector )
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Enthusiasm to learn, with a 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 orientated attitude
• Willingness to go the extra mile

Closing Date: 16th, June 2022