Project Sales Specialist for Mining and Construction, North West
Hilti · Rustenburg / Harties / Pretoria West
Overview
Hilti is looking for a Project Sales Specialist to drive sales on major mining and industrial projects across Rustenburg, Harties and Pretoria West. You will visit large construction sites, build strong client relationships and provide hands-on product demonstrations. This role suits someone with a civil or mechanical qualification and 2 to 3 years of sales experience who enjoys consultative selling in a technical environment.
About the role
As a Project Sales Specialist at Hilti, you will be the main point of contact for large construction jobsites in the mining and industrial sectors. Your days will involve visiting active sites, understanding customer challenges and recommending innovative engineering and construction solutions.
You will conduct product demonstrations, run training workshops and seminars, and work closely with contractors to troubleshoot problems. Building long term relationships with warm, receptive clients is key, and you will provide full support from project start to finish.
You will also coordinate with internal teams to ensure smooth delivery, identify new business opportunities and help improve overall performance on your assigned sites.
Important application note: Ensure your CV clearly highlights your sales experience in mining or construction, as well as your technical qualifications.Requirements
- Proven work experience as a Sales Account Manager or Key Account Manager in Mining
- Bachelor's Degree or National Diploma in Civil or Mechanical Engineering
- 2 to 3 years of sales experience
- Excellent project management skills
- Exposure to handling construction jobsites
- Good product demonstration skills
- Strong collaboration with internal stakeholders
- Self motivated, eager to learn, energetic with a can do attitude
- Business acumen with a problem solving approach
- Proven ability to manage customer relationships
- Proficiency in handling both technical and commercial tasks
- Superior verbal and written communication skills with excellent interpersonal abilities
- Good communication and presentation skills
Responsibilities
- Manage assigned large construction jobsites as the lead point of contact from start to finish
- Develop a strong understanding of relevant applications and recommend the right solutions for specific trades
- Conduct effective product demonstrations and explain the value for money proposition
- Collaborate with all stakeholders on jobsites and drive key initiatives
- Run seminars, product trainings and workshops to raise awareness of new technologies and Hilti products
- Troubleshoot problems and challenges faced by contractors
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure tasks are completed on time
- Identify growth opportunities and suggest actions to improve business performance
- Build and maintain strong, long lasting client relationships
- Work with the Sold-to AM to ensure timely collection of account receivables
Benefits
Gym, Full/Part Medical Aid Contribution, Paid Annual Leave, Incentives, Provident Fund Contribution
Job details
- Organisation
- Hilti
- Location
- Rustenburg / Harties / Pretoria West
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Mid (2+ years)
- Education
- Bachelor
- Category
- Sales & Business Dev
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
Hi there! This role at Hilti is a great fit if you enjoy being out in the field and working directly with customers on big mining and construction projects. To stand out, make sure your CV shows your sales experience clearly, especially any work in mining or construction. It also helps to mention your technical qualification, whether it is a diploma or degree in civil or mechanical engineering. Before applying, think about examples where you solved a customer problem or demonstrated a product successfully. Hilti values people who are hands on and ready to learn. If you have a driver's licence, that is a big plus since you will be visiting sites across the North West. Good luck!
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