Account Manager - E&I
Hilti North America · Chicago, IL · 6 days ago
HybridBusiness Development$65k–$80k/yrFull-time
About the role
Our account managers serve as the go-to contact for our customers, embodying our purpose to make construction better by being their partner for productivity, safety, and sustainability. In this role, you will support a portfolio of customers primarily within the industrial sector, partnering closely with manufacturing, warehousing and process-driven operations.
Responsibilities
- Building relationships – you’ll meet with customers at a moment’s notice or be actively present to capture the perfect business opportunity.
- Create value in account(s) through long-term, profitable relationships.
- Time and Territory Management (TTM) - creating a daily schedule (including presence on jobsites and client offices) to optimize client potential and sales productivity by zone territory.
- Be a Hilti Champion – you’ll carry the technical knowledge to present high level customer consultations in your defined territory and represent the Hilti brand in the marketplace.
- Track your progress – you’ll utilize Salesforce to record all the interactions you had to make a sale as reporting is a key part of this role.
Requirements
- A High School Diploma or GED required.
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred or equivalent work experience.
- At least three years of outside sales experience – preferably in an environment with set targets.
- Hands-on attitude – you'll be demonstrating our tools to our customers, using platforms such as Salesforce to keep track of everything, and collaborate with a variety of departments.
- Maintain a valid driver’s license – we'll provide you with a company car, be sure you’re ready to drive.
- Excellent time and territory management skills.
- Must be able to walk on construction projects, climb scaffolding, and lift as much as 65 pounds at any given time.
- Work a flexible and varied schedule.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred or equivalent work experience.
- At least three years of outside sales experience – preferably in an environment with set targets.
- Hands-on attitude – you'll be demonstrating our tools to our customers, using platforms such as Salesforce to keep track of everything, and collaborate with a variety of departments.
- Maintain a valid driver’s license – we'll provide you with a company car, be sure you’re ready to drive.
- Excellent time and territory management skills.
- Must be able to walk on construction projects, climb scaffolding, and lift as much as 65 pounds at any given time.
- Work a flexible and varied schedule.
Skills
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
- Proficiency in Salesforce.
- Knowledge of construction industry practices and technologies.
Benefits
- Between $65,000 – $80,000 base salary.
- Up to $19,000 in bonuses for the first year if all sales goals are met.
- Uncapped bonus potential.
- Retained employee retention rate over 90% for the last five years.
- Internal promotion opportunities.
Pay
- $65,000 – $80,000
Schedule
- Field-based and requires daily customer in-person interaction.
Legal Notice
Hilti is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.