Regional Sales Manager
About The Position
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 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable 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. At Xylem, you'll not only contribute to solving water issues but also have the chance to make a difference through our paid Volunteer Program, Xylem Watermark. We prioritize our employees' well-being through inclusion and belonging as well as our Employee Resource Groups (ERG). Proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (including disability and veterans) and Affirmative Action workplace, Xylem fosters an inclusive environment free from discrimination or harassment. Please note that the information in this job description outlines the general nature of the position and is not an exhaustive list of duties. Xylem is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to enable all employees to perform their essential job functions. We reserve the right to modify this job description and assign additional duties as needed. Embrace the opportunity to be part of Xylem's transformative journey in shaping the future of water technology!
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline; or equivalent technical sales experience.
- 3–5 years of sales experience in industrial, municipal, or process equipment markets.
- Strong communication, relationship-building, and negotiation skills.
- Ability to interpret technical documents, drawings, and specifications.
- Self‑motivated with strong time‑management and territory‑planning skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with mixers, rotating equipment, or fluid/process systems.
- Familiarity with water/wastewater treatment applications.
- Experience working with engineering consultants, municipalities, and industrial end users.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute territory-level sales strategies for mixers and related solutions.
- Identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities across municipal and industrial markets.
- Grow and support channel partners, including representatives, distributors, and integrators.
- Maintain a healthy pipeline, ensuring accurate forecasting and CRM management.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with engineering firms, municipalities, industrial clients, and contractors.
- Conduct customer visits, site assessments, and technical presentations.
- Provide application guidance and collaborate with the Mixing Solutions team for complex selections.
- Support the full sales cycle from influence to close, including spec development and value selling.
- Understand mixing principles, equipment selection, and system limitations.
- Collaborate closely with Jim Fischer and the Mixing Solutions team to provide advanced application support when needed.
- Assist with troubleshooting, commissioning coordination, and post‑installation follow-up.
- Communicate customer feedback to product management and engineering.
- Monitor competitor activity, pricing trends, and market changes within the territory.
- Identify strategic opportunities for growth and report insights to leadership.
- Support marketing initiatives, tradeshows, lunch‑and‑learns, and training events.
Benefits
- paid Volunteer Program, Xylem Watermark
- inclusion and belonging as well as our Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
- Equal Employment Opportunity
- Affirmative Action workplace
- reasonable accommodations to enable all employees to perform their essential job functions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
