Firestop Product Specialist

About the role

This role is accountable for market development and influence, including coordination and implementation of local market strategies, thereby increasing sales and market penetration.

Responsibilities

• Focus on business development of Hilti's Firestop product line in a defined geographic area among current and prospective customers
• Provide technical support to Hilti's sales force and customers consistent with market strategy
• Offer professional educational seminars, presentations, and testing details
• Inform customers about Hilti products including their performance characteristics, applications, and product limitations
• Contribute to the growth of Hilti by providing competent advice and recommendations to building contractors and owners, architects and engineers, building and fire officials, and Hilti sales personnel on specific applications, using sound technical judgment
• Identify, develop, and manage the Hilti Accredited Firestop Specialty Contractor (HAFSC) Program; this includes full implementation of the HAFSC strategy
• Support and influence sales in other specified products including Direct Affixiation, anchors, and installation; seek out these opportunities and pass the required information on to the appropriate team member (Field Engineer, Account Manager, etc.)
• Gather, analyze, and report on market information regarding trends, competitive strategies/actions, innovations, and other business conditions, which have the potential to impact Hilti in the Firestop marketplace
• Identify and implement account acquisition strategies for key competitively owned accounts

Requirements

This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization or visa sponsorship (including initial, transfer, or extension), and candidates must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and remain authorized for the duration of employment without the need for sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required, preferably in Professional Sales, Business, Marketing, Construction Technology, or Engineering
• Knowledge of construction methods and practices preferred
• 2 years minimum experience in construction product sales, fire protection, or related technical field

Skills

• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Technical knowledge of firestop products and systems
• Ability to gather and analyze market information
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills

Benefits

In addition to a competitive base salary and bonus potential, we offer a robust benefits package including a generous paid time off policy that includes vacation, personal days, health & wellness, and 2 days per year to give back in your local community, paid family leave, educational reimbursement, 401(k) matching, medical/dental/vision coverage, and a variety of other benefits to fit the needs of our employees.