Business Development Manager

Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23000 employees operating in over 150 countries Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the worlds most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.

The Manager Business Development is responsible for identifying new market opportunities building strategic partnerships and expanding the companys client base together with the responsible Treatment Sales Leader and Area Sales Managers. This role will serve as the strategic thought partner for the Treatment Sales Leader bringing together internal and external data to shape regional growth strategies while focusing on executing a prioritized set of strategic initiatives for the region including but not limited to building business cases sourcing partners and evaluating acquisition opportunities.

Essential Duties/Principal Responsibilities:

• Identify and develop new business opportunities.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders in the region as well with internal stakeholders for Treatment Solutions.

• Conduct product presentations demos technical consultations and trainings for internal and external clients.

• Collaborate with internal teams to customize solutions based on client needs.

• Provide feedback on internal and external clients issues needs and areas of improvement.

• Track market trends and competitor offers to support strategy execution (escalate feedbacks & business opportunities from the market).

• Introduce new products/solutions internally and externally.

• Develop and deliver internal and external product / solution training.

• Provide local support for Treatment products and solutions roll out marketing strategies together with the Marketing Team including customer demonstration events other public events to generate sales.

• Attend training and sales/service meetings if necessary to stay up to date with new equipment and sales promotions.

• Help with other tasks designated and managed by the company management within the framework of the goals of Xylem Water Solutions

• Participate in Xylem Watermark volunteer activities.

Key Competencies:

• Strategic Thinking & Market Foresight

• Business & Financial Acumen

• Building & Leveraging Partnerships

• Influencing Without Authority

• Cross-Cultural Collaboration

• Customer-Centric Innovation

• Driving Results Through Others

Key Relationships:

• External: End-users consultants contractors and partners.

• Internal: Transport Product Management Commercial Teams Technical Department and Marketing.

Qualifications: Education Experience Skills Abilities License/Certification:

Required Qualifications:

• Preferred Environmental/Chemical Engineering degree and at least 10 years of relevant work experience (in sales business development engineering consultancy preferably in water or industrial automation sectors).

• Familiarity with Treatment applications solutions and products.

• Strong communication and consultative selling skills.

• Good level of quantitative and analytical skills.

• Ability to understand technical concepts and explain them in business terms.

• Willingness to travel and engage with clients on-site.

• Proficient in oral and written English.

• Experience in the water and wastewater industry especially with public utilities and industrial customers.

Preferred skills:

• Effective motivational organizational and communication skills (written/verbal).

• Effective coaching and mentoring skills are required.

• Effective interpersonal skills with customers and employees.

• Experience leading through influence.

• Strong teamwork and organizational skills with the ability to multi-task.

• Ability to demonstrate effective influencing skills along with knowledge of selling practices and techniques.

• Ability to provide superior customer experience and service.

• Proven presentation and communication skills including face-to face interaction.

• General knowledge of water/wastewater treatment systems and their applications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products and CRM systems such as .

Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage conservation and re-use. Our products impact public utilities industrial sectors residential areas and commercial buildings with a commitment to providing smart metering network technologies and advanced analytics for water electric and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.