Rental Sales Manager Water Solutions & Services

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.

Rental Sales Manager Water Solutions & Services

Xylem Travel: Regional travel across the North of the UK required

About Xylem

Xylem is a leading global water technology company committed to solving the worlds toughest water challenges. Through innovation digital solutions and strong customer partnerships we help communities and industries manage water more efficiently and sustainably.

Our Water Solutions & Services (WSS) business delivers critical rental and service solutions that help customers respond to planned and emergency water management needs across municipal industrial and commercial environments.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a commercially driven Rental Sales Manager to lead the growth of our rental business across the North of the UK. This role is focused on developing new customer relationships expanding existing accounts and delivering profitable rental solutions that support customer operations across wastewater bypass dewatering and temporary pumping applications.

The successful candidate will combine strong sales capability with technical understanding and a customer-first mindset. You will work closely with operations service and engineering teams to ensure responsive and high-quality rental solutions are delivered safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive rental revenue growth across the northern UK region through proactive business development and account management.

• Identify and develop opportunities within municipal water utilities industrial customers contractors and infrastructure projects.

• Build strong relationships with customers consultants framework partners and key stakeholders.

• Promote the full rental portfolio including pumps bypass systems treatment solutions and associated services.

• Develop sales plans and territory strategies aligned to regional objectives and growth targets.

• Prepare quotations negotiate commercial terms and manage contracts through to successful delivery.

• Collaborate with operational and service teams to ensure excellent customer experience and project execution.

• Maintain accurate pipeline management and forecasting using CRM tools.

• Monitor market trends competitor activity and customer requirements to identify new opportunities.

• Ensure compliance with all health safety environmental and company standards.

What Were Looking For

• Proven experience in sales business development or account management within rental water pumps utilities infrastructure or industrial sectors.

• Strong commercial awareness with a track record of achieving growth targets.

• Technical understanding of pumping dewatering temporary water systems or related equipment would be advantageous.

• Ability to build credibility and long-term customer relationships across multiple stakeholder levels.

• Self-motivated resilient and comfortable working autonomously within a regional territory.

• Strong communication negotiation and presentation skills.

• Experience using CRM systems and sales reporting tools.

• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable Experience

• Experience within the water industry or temporary rental solutions environment.

• Understanding of municipal utility frameworks and contractor networks.

• Knowledge of wastewater bypass stormwater management and emergency response solutions.

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.