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We’re excited to announce the launch of our Sales Graduate Programme for 2024/2025. This is a unique graduate scheme spanning 24 months with the opportunity to work nationally and internationally after this time.

You will initially be working on the ground in an Account Manager role, learning the commercial aspects of our business, before progressing on to a pathway role in Sales or Marketing, either moving into team leadership (where you’ll become part of our Emerging Leaders programme) or developing in an expert role.

Who is Hilti?

Hilti is where innovation is improving productivity, safety and sustainability in the global construction industry, and beyond. Where strong customer relationships are creating solutions that build a better future. Where there is pride and a sense of belonging across our 120 locations, carrying right into our lives and homes. Where people are exploring possibilities, leveraging their potential, owning their personal development and growing lasting careers. We have experienced growth and success, introduction of awesome innovation and the recognition of being number 8 in the World’ Best Employer™ by Great Place to Work®.

What does the role involve?

The Sales and Marketing Programme is a two-year scheme, where you’ll quickly be involved in the day to day running of our business, whilst at the same time gaining exposure to senior management. It will be fast paced and testing but it’s designed for you to best understand how the business works, before moving into a more senior landing role.

Throughout this two-year programme, you will be mentored by a member of our leadership team, who will work closely with you on your development. You will also have dedicated time with our HR and Learning and Development teams, to ensure you have a full range of support throughout your time on the programme and that we use your preferences and skills to help guide you to the right career path for you.

Upon successful completion of the programme, you will progress into a role in either Sales or Marketing, which could see you working as a Sales Team Leader, an International Product Manager or even a Marketing Business Partner – the possibilities are endless!

The assessment centre for this programme will be held on 19th September 2024.

What do we offer?

Your new role will be rewarding and challenging, you will be given the support of your leader, your peers and Hilti to ensure you succeed. You will join our WIN training programme within your first 12 months of employment, with training facilitate from our hub in Manchester (both on and off site), in addition to local training initiatives.

We also have a huge amount of on demand content available for you to continually grow and develop (including modules created in partnership with Ivy League Universities).

You will have extensive exposure to senior management, including a major business project in year 2 of the programme.

We really value our people and we've worked hard to develop a reward package that reflects this.

You will also enjoy

  • A fully maintained vehicle, with fuel card and toll pass
  • 25 days holidays (not including bank holidays), a scheme to purchase 10 additional days
  • Competitive remuneration with huge bonus potential
  • Health Insurance, Employee Assistance Programme, Pension
  • Extensive access to career development and progression, in Ireland and overseas
  • Giving back! With 2 paid volunteering days each year
  • Loan tools for those passion projects and product discounts
  • Genuine career advancement (more than 80% of all leadership roles are filled internally)

What you need is

  • You’ve recently graduated, or you’re preparing to graduate in 2024 with a bachelors or masters degree
  • You’re curious and committed, a flexible team player with good communication and social skills
  • You love to challenge yourself and aren’t scared about stepping out of your comfort zone
  • You’re confident in managing challenge and are assertive in pushing back within a sales environment
  • You’re excited about the prospect of rolling up your sleeves and being hands on with Hilti’s latest product innovations
  • You have a strong interest in working within a commercial environment with a focus on sales & marketing
  • You need to be nationally mobile as your initial Account Manager role could be based anywhere in Ireland
  • Full, valid Irish or EU manual driving license is required

This programme is not eligible for visa sponsorship.