Xylem, a leading global water technology company dedicated to solving the world’s most challenging water issues, is the leading global provider of efficient, innovative and sustainable water technologies improving the way water is used, managed, conserved and re-used. Our international team is unified in a common purpose: creating advanced technology and other trusted solutions to solve the world’s water challenges. We are committed to creating an organization of inclusion and diversity, where everyone feels involved, respected, valued and connected, and where everyone is free to bring their authentic selves and ideas.

If you are excited and passionate about helping us #letssolvewater, we want to hear from you!

The Role: The Technical Sales Rep is responsible for expanding the sales of Xylem’s industry leading Flygt brand solutions and services. Utilizing strong technical and product knowledge, they will solve customers’ fluid handling opportunities and increase company business through the development of Flygt pumping systems and solutions, and aftermarket sales and services in the wastewater treatment plant and collections markets which we serve.

Essential Duties/Principal Responsibilities:

• Maximize financial performance of the region by expanding the sales of Xylem’s industry leading Flygt brand solutions and services.

• Grow the sales volume of territory accounts in compliance with all company policies, instructions, and directives. This includes aggressively soliciting orders by developing construction marketing data leads, answering incoming requests for quotation, cold calling, and all other means possible.

• Apply application technologies to drive specifications, and to provide useful and practical pumps, services, and solutions to customers, while seeking new uses for company products.

• Work in conjunction with Marketing to drive bid reporting services and lead management in addition to build company image to drive new opportunities and brand recognition within the territory.

• Grow and maintain an effective sales pipeline utilizing SalesForce.com.

• Identify, develop, and implement local marketing strategies to expand penetration of Xylem’s products in assigned business.

• Build consultative relationships with municipal end users, consultant engineering firms, and utility contractors to position Flygt solutions to solve customer’s issues and win more projects for Xylem.

• Create synergy opportunities for cross-business consultative selling based on an understanding and awareness of the Xylem solution set.

• Be alert to competitive products and practices and keep management informed of market conditions, competitive scope and approach and any trends in the marketplace.

• Prepare and assist with various sales reports. This includes bids, proposals, quotes, sales forecasts, expense reports, and SFDC engagement and utilization. Also submit any special reports to create white papers, showcase wins, acceptance of products, or other data as may be required.

• Attend and participate in sales meetings, training programs, sales blitzes, committee activities, conventions and trade shows as directed. Participate in other worthwhile community activities as public relations asset to the company.

• Participation in Xylem Watermark volunteer activities

Qualifications:

• Must have at least 2+ years direct sales experience (pump or process industry preferred)

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Technical experience and/or degree is an asset

• General knowledge of mechanical and pumping designs; hydraulic, pneumatics, water flow, electric motors in related field of pumps, pumping systems, or construction preferred.

• Previous experience in the use of Salesforce.com or other CRM’s is strongly preferred.

• Ability to present product education seminars to municipal end users and consultant engineers to drive specification of Flygt Equipment.

• Knowledge of consultative/value-based selling to municipal end users, consultant engineers and utility contractors.

• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.

• Effective interpersonal skills with customers, employees, and management team.

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

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

• Ability to provide superior customer service.

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

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products and the use of computer applications. - Ability to meet and continuously maintain authorization to operate a company vehicle.

We Offer You More Than Just “A Job”

• Professional Development – To advance the capabilities of our people, we offer a wide variety of experiences to support our employees’ professional growth and continuous learning.

• Total Rewards – We offer comprehensive programs for compensation, benefits, recognition, learning and development, work-life integration and corporate citizenship.

• Watermark – Watermark is our corporate social responsibility program working to provide education and access to safe water to ensure healthy lives, gender equality, and resilient communities. Employees have the opportunity to learn and volunteer on various water-related projects.

• Employee Networks – Our Employee Networks provide a professional, supportive network for employees from diverse backgrounds, including Women’s, LGBT+ and Allies, Veteran’s, People of Color and Allies, Hispanic Origin & Latin Affinity, Emerging Leaders, Working Parents Networks and Non-Native English Speakers and Allies.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

(The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters and must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Regularly required to sit or stand, reach, bend and move about the facility

• Office: Standard office equipment; work usually performed in an office setting free from any disagreeable elements.

• Travel: 50%

Xylem is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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