Fire Protection Specialist
Job Description
What's 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. The Fire Protection Specialist is responsible for development of field personnel within the assigned region in relation to building technical and functional competencies in firestop products and services. This position provides technical support and drives the sales of specified products to sales force and customers (buying and non-buying).
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.
The salary range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skills sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate is for this particular job posting. Please be advised that a different location may result in a different range.At Hilti, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $79,000- $89,000, with bonus at target of $10,000-$16,000.
What do we offer?
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 and student loan assistance, 401(k) matching, medical/dental/vision coverage, and a variety of other benefits to fit the needs of our employees.
Responsibilities
What does the role involve?
- 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 DX, 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
- Additional duties as assigned
Job Requirements
What you need is:
- 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
Working Conditions: Work is performed in jobsite conditions, which may include working at high elevations.Up to 10% (domestic/international/both) travel, required.Adverse Working Conditions:
- Job requires walking on construction sites and uneven surfaces, as well as climbing scaffolding, ladders, and stairs during all seasons of the year
- Depending on geography employees may be exposed to adverse heat or cold
- Construction jobsites may also expose specialists to excessively loud noises; ear protection is strongly encouraged and may be required on some jobsites
Safety Equipment Required:
- Hardhat, safety vest, safety glasses, gloves, steel toe boots, and long pants required for working jobsites; must observe and abide by any and all safety regulations as required by Hilti, OccupationalSafety and Health Administration (OSHA), and General Contractors
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to walk on construction projects, climb scaffolding, and lift and carry up to 65 pounds of Hilti product
