Sales Account Manager Job in the UK


HILTI
Sales Account Manager – Join Hilti’s Dynamic Team!
Job Title: Sales Account Manager
Location: Field-Based, Great Britain
Salary: Competitive base salary + Uncapped Bonus
Benefits: Company Car, Private Healthcare, 6% Pension Contribution, Performance Incentives, and more!
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
About the Role:
Are you a results-driven and versatile Sales Account Manager with a passion for building strong customer relationships and influencing positive outcomes?
As a Sales Account Manager at Hilti, you will play a crucial role in our direct sales model, engaging with clients in the field to offer tailored solutions that enhance productivity, safety, and sustainability. You will be part of a thriving community of 350+ Account Managers across Great Britain, representing a company known for cutting-edge innovation and customer-focused solutions in the global construction industry.
This is a consultative sales role, where you will interact with customers daily, providing expert advice and innovative products to support their business needs. Whether you’re working with construction professionals, engineers, or site managers, your goal will be to understand their challenges and offer the best solutions.
No previous construction industry experience? No problem! We are looking for individuals who share our values of collaboration, curiosity, and drive. If you have experience in any customer-facing role and a passion for delivering outstanding service, our extensive training programme will equip you with everything else you need to succeed.
Why Join Hilti?
Hilti is a global leader in innovation, offering cutting-edge products, software, and services that transform industries. With a presence in 120+ countries and a diverse team of 34,000 employees, we are committed to empowering our people and fostering long-term career growth.
Hilti Great Britain has consistently been ranked among the UK’s Best Workplaces for nearly two decades. We take pride in our supportive, performance-driven culture, where employees feel valued and motivated to reach their full potential.
What You’ll Be Doing:
🔹 Engaging with Customers: You’ll be out in the field, meeting customers in your assigned region, understanding their needs, and offering tailor-made solutions.
🔹 Showcasing Innovative Products: You will demonstrate Hilti’s state-of-the-art tools, technology, and software, highlighting their benefits and impact on customer productivity and efficiency.
🔹 Building Long-Term Relationships: As a trusted Sales Account Manager, you’ll develop and nurture strong partnerships with clients, ensuring their ongoing success with our products and services.
🔹 Managing Your Sales Area: You will take full responsibility for the strategic and operational management of your accounts, supported by Hilti’s best-in-class Salesforce CRM system.
🔹 Identifying Business Growth Opportunities: You will uncover new sales leads and proactively develop potential business opportunities.
💡 Want to learn more? Watch our “Life as an Account Manager” video to get a glimpse into this exciting role at Hilti Great Britain!
What We Offer:
At Hilti, we are committed to rewarding excellence and providing a supportive and inspiring workplace. As part of our team, you’ll enjoy:
✅ Competitive Salary + Uncapped Bonus Potential – Earn as much as your performance allows.
✅ Career Progression Opportunities – 77% of our management roles are filled through internal promotions.
✅ Extensive Training & Onboarding – Start with an in-depth training programme and receive continuous learning opportunities.
✅ Exciting Performance Incentives – High achievers can win trips to destinations like New York, Milan, and Miami!
✅ Guaranteed Salary Increase – A minimum 10% salary increase after two consecutive years of high performance through our Star Development Programme.
✅ Generous Holiday Allowance – Enjoy 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays), plus additional leave for your birthday and major life events.
✅ Private Healthcare & Life Insurance – Comprehensive medical coverage for your health and well-being.
✅ 6% Pension Contribution – Secure your financial future with our company-backed pension scheme.
✅ Company Vehicle & Fuel/Charging Card – A fully equipped company car for business use.
✅ Company Laptop & Mobile Phone – Stay connected with the latest technology tools.
✅ High-Quality Branded Workwear – Look professional with our Hilti-branded uniforms.
✅ Employee Referral Bonus – Earn a £2,000 reward for referring a successful candidate to Hilti.
At Hilti, you’ll be part of a team that values collaboration and performance, ensuring you have the tools, training, and support needed to excel.
What You Need to Succeed:
🔹 Proven Sales Experience: Previous experience as a Sales Account Manager or in another sales role (from any industry) is highly desirable.
🔹 Technical or Engineering Background (Preferred): While not required, candidates with experience in construction, engineering, or technical fields are encouraged to apply.
🔹 Solution-Oriented Approach: The ability to identify customer pain points and offer practical, effective solutions.
🔹 Strong Communication & Relationship-Building Skills: You must be comfortable engaging with all levels of customers, from site operators to managing directors.
🔹 Resilience & Adaptability: This is a fast-paced role that requires persistence, flexibility, and a willingness to overcome challenges.
🔹 A Passion for Learning & Growth: You should be motivated to develop, take on new responsibilities, and achieve professional success.
🔹 Excellent Time Management & Organisation: The ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and maximise productivity.
🔹 Valid UK Driving Licence: This is a field-based role, so you must have a full, clean, manual UK driving licence to visit customer sites Monday to Friday.
Who Should Apply?
We welcome candidates from all industries – whether you’re experienced in sales, customer service, engineering, or construction, this role could be the perfect next step in your career!
Many of our top-performing Sales Account Managers came from diverse backgrounds and built their skills with Hilti’s training and development programmes. If you have the drive, curiosity, and determination to succeed in sales, we want to hear from you!
At Hilti, success is built on teamwork, ability, and passion – not just industry experience.
Ready to Take the Next Step? Apply Today!
If you’re ready to join a company that values innovation, customer relationships, and career growth, this Sales Account Manager role is the perfect opportunity for you!
🔹 Click “Apply Now” to start your application and become part of our dynamic team at Hilti Great Britain.
🚀 Your future in sales starts here!