Fire Protection Specialist

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).

At Hilti, we are a passionate global team committed to making construction better. As a trusted partner for productivity, safety, and sustainability, we provide our customers innovative solutions that impact the buildings, roads, and infrastructure people rely on every day.
Hilti is where individuals grow lasting careers by exploring possibilities, maximizing their potential, owning their development, and making a real difference every day.

• 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
• Additional duties as assigned

Hilti North America has ranked on Selling Power's list of "Best Companies to Sell For" for 20 consecutive years.

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.

We will give you the tools you need to succeed through hands-on integration training and will support your continued professional development through ongoing training and mentoring, targeted leadership programs, and opportunities for international assignments in any of the 120+ countries in which we operate.

• 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

Let's face it, we know there are lots of other companies out there. We have an excellent mix of people, which we believe makes for a more vibrant, more innovative, more productive team. We're a big company with a family-owned feel. You will be given the opportunity to make big changes that will ripple throughout the industry while feeling right at home with the Hilti family.

Hilti, Inc is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.