Account Manager – Generalist; Vaal Region

Ready to make your mark across the Vaal Triangle's industrial, manufacturing, and construction landscape?

We are on the search for an experienced, highly driven individual – with Sales experience in Construction, Industrial Facilities or Manufacturing related field. This individual will take ownership of market share for Hilti for all activities in the assigned territory and further develop profitable sales. This role looks after our Generalist Vaal Triangle client segment – that includes Construction companies, Processing plants, On-Shore and Petrochem, Agriculture and other customers in the area.

The area of operation will be Vanderbijlpark, Vereeniging, Sasolburg, Parys and surrounding areas.

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.

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.

• 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’s)
• Demonstrable 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.

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.

Hilti is a global leader in construction innovation, with more than 34,000 team members across 120 countries. Guided by our purpose of Making Construction Better, we’re committed to improving our customers’ work, our industry, and the world around us. Our people are empowered to build on their strengths, collaborate within a global and inclusive team, and take on meaningful challenges that make a real impact.

At Hilti, ideas grow into achievements, and careers are made real through purpose, passion, and the power of teamwork.

At Hilti, we are committed to embracing diversity of thought and being inclusive of everyone, everywhere. Inclusion is embedded in how we work, lead and grow together. By fostering a culture where every voice is valued and every team member feels empowered to contribute, we build stronger teams and better solutions—making construction better, together.