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Xylem

Global water technology provider and services

Transport Senior Sales Representative

Full-Time
No salary listed
Senior
Bachelor's
Kempton Park, South Africa
Hybrid
Sales & Account ManagementAccount Executive

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Business, Marketing, or a related field, with at least 6–8 years of experience in the water and wastewater or pump industry.
  • Channel management and business development experience in a similar industry.
  • Proficiency in sales tools and software, such as Salesforce and CRM systems.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to develop and implement sales strategies and plans.
  • Experience conducting market research and competitive analysis.
  • Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Responsibilities
  • Identify and develop new business opportunities.
  • Build and maintain relationships with clients.
  • Create and implement sales strategies.
  • Meet and exceed sales targets.
  • Conduct market research and analysis.
  • Manage and grow existing client accounts.
  • Provide customer service and support.
  • Upsell and cross-sell products and services.
  • Address and resolve client concerns or issues.
  • Maintain accurate records and reports of client interactions and sales activities.
  • Stay up to date with industry trends and product knowledge.
  • Promote and educate clients on new products and services.
  • Assist in developing marketing materials and campaigns.
  • Participate in trade shows and events to promote the company and its products.
  • Provide feedback and insights for product development.
  • Prepare and submit sales reports and forecasts.
  • Manage and maintain the CRM database.
  • Coordinate and schedule sales meetings and presentations.
  • Handle invoicing and payment processing.
  • Monitor and track sales expenses and budgets.
  • Build a healthy opportunity pipeline in Salesforce.
  • Lead complex sales projects and initiatives, pursue high-value sales opportunities, and conduct advanced sales presentations.
  • Work with cross-functional teams to address customer needs, implement corrective actions, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Mentor and train junior sales staff and provide technical expertise to support continuous improvement efforts.

About the company

Xylem is a global water-technology provider serving municipal, industrial, commercial, and residential customers with products, systems, and services for the full water cycle. Its offerings include pumps, valves, heat exchangers, controls, and dispensing equipment, plus smart meters, network devices, and data analytics. The company combines equipment sales with recurring revenue from maintenance, repairs, digital solutions, and consulting. It differentiates itself through a broad, integrated portfolio across water infrastructure, applied water, measurement and control, and services, a global presence in more than 150 countries, and strategic acquisitions (such as Sensus in 2016 and Evoqua in 2023) that expand its metering, data analytics, and treatment capabilities. Xylem’s goal is to help customers collect, move, treat, and return water efficiently and sustainably, enabling better water management and resource stewardship.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Washington DC, District of Columbia

Founded

2011

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Q2 2026 orders jumped 42%, signaling strong demand across water infrastructure and services.
  • Xylem raised 2026 adjusted EPS guidance to $5.55-$5.70 after margin expansion.
  • The $1.46 billion Cornell-Roper acquisition deepens industrial pumping exposure and should accrete from 2027.

What critics are saying

  • China revenue fell 27% in Q2 2026, exposing Xylem to weak infrastructure demand.
  • Electric metering delays cut MCS outlook in 2026, and politicians are slowing utility spending.
  • Cornell and Roper add integration risk before Q4 2026 close; execution slips hurt EPS.

What makes Xylem unique

  • Xylem spans pumps, treatment, meters, and digital monitoring across the full water cycle.
  • Its 2023 Evoqua deal created the largest pure-play water technology platform.
  • Long contracts with Dow and GCC partners lock in installed-base services and analytics.

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Benefits

  • 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, and Working Parents Networks.

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PR Newswire
Oct 28th, 2026
Xylem shares probed after $80M Q3 revenue miss and cut to full-year outlook

Law firm Levi & Korsinsky is investigating whether Xylem (NYSE: XYL) violated securities laws, after the water technology company missed Wall Street estimates for third-quarter results and its stock fell. Xylem reported revenue of about $2.20 billion on October 27, 2026, against expectations of $2.28 billion, a shortfall of about 3.5%. Adjusted earnings per share were $1.44, below the consensus of about $1.45. The company cut its full-year revenue forecast from roughly $9.2 billion to about $8.95 billion. It blamed project delays and cautious customer spending. The firm is examining whether Xylem made materially false or misleading statements about its business, operations, and customer demand.

Yahoo Finance
Oct 27th, 2026
Xylem posts Q3 net income of $291M, but profit and $2.2B revenue miss forecasts

Xylem reported third-quarter net income of $291 million, or $1.25 per share, missing Wall Street expectations. Adjusted for non-recurring costs, earnings were $1.44 per share, below the $1.47 average estimate of seven analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research. The Washington-based water and wastewater treatment company posted revenue of $2.2 billion. Six analysts had expected $2.28 billion. Xylem expects full-year earnings of $5.40 to $5.45 per share, with revenue of $8.95 billion.

Process Industry Informer
Oct 21st, 2026
Xylem opens Grantham rental depot to support water and industrial sectors.

Xylem opens Grantham rental depot to support water and industrial sectors. Xylem UK has opened a new rental depot in Grantham, Lincolnshire, to strengthen support for water companies and industrial customers across the east of England. The facility will provide access to pumping, water treatment and disinfection solutions, primarily serving the region supplied by Anglian Water. Xylem's rental division welcomed customers and partners to the depot for an open day in September 2026, giving visitors the opportunity to explore the equipment and technologies available from the new facility. Its long-established bi-monthly digital magazine *Process Industry Informer*, featuring exclusive articles, news and updates across the Process Industries, plus commentary from its three industry experts: * Process Industry Update - its weekly e-newsletter * PII Podcast * Special messages from its advertising partners The rental fleet includes: * Emergency and bypass pumping systems * Containerised disinfection systems for water treatment * Dissolved air flotation (DAF) technologies * Solutions for complex treatment requirements and challenging operating conditions Xylem's rental engineers were also available to demonstrate the facility's technical capabilities and discuss how its equipment can support customer applications. Guy Fitzpatrick, director of water solutions and services at Xylem UK&I, said: "Thank you to everyone who joined us at our new Grantham depot, which is strengthening the support we provide our water sector and industrial customers in the east of England." "The open day showcased the rental equipment, technology and expertise available from the depot, providing quick access to pumping, treatment and disinfection solutions when they are needed most." Operating through a network of strategically located depots across the UK and Ireland, Xylem's rental division supplies Flygt electric submersible pumps, Godwin prime-assisted diesel pumps, and Wedeco and Sanitaire treatment systems. These technologies are manufactured by Xylem.

Business Wire
Oct 13th, 2026
Xylem to attend Baird and Melius investor conferences in November and December

Xylem Inc. (NYSE: XYL), a global water solutions company, will take part in two investor conferences this year. Management and Investor Relations will present and join investor meetings at the Baird 2026 Global Industrial Conference in Chicago on November 10. They will also attend investor meetings at the Melius Research Conference in New York City on December 9. Xylem has 22,000 employees and reported revenue of $9 billion in 2025.

Hartford Business
Oct 7th, 2026
FuelCell Energy replaces longtime CFO with Xylem finance executive.

FuelCell Energy replaces longtime CFO with Xylem finance executive. October 7, 2026 Danbury-based FuelCell Energy has replaced Michael Bishop, its chief financial officer since 2011, with a former finance executive from water technology company Xylem Inc. in South Windsor. FuelCell's board appointed Matthew Latino, 41, as executive vice president, chief financial officer and treasurer, effective Wednesday, according to a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Bishop's tenure as CFO ended Tuesday. He will stay on for six months as a senior adviser to CEO Jason Few, through April 6, 2027, at his annual base salary of $461,591. The filing does not say why Bishop is leaving, but the board deemed his exit a termination without cause, which triggers severance benefits under his employment agreement. When his advisory role ends, Bishop will receive a year of base salary, or $461,591, paid out over 12 months. He will also get accelerated vesting of 68,518 restricted stock units, a prorated share of his performance stock units based on actual results, eligibility for his fiscal 2026 incentive bonus and up to 12 months of paid COBRA health coverage. The benefits are contingent on Bishop signing a release of claims and abiding by his noncompete and confidentiality agreements. Bishop joined FuelCell in 2003 as assistant controller and rose through the company's accounting ranks before being promoted to CFO. Latino most recently served, from November 2025 to June 2026, as senior vice president of finance and segment CFO for Xylem's measurement and control solutions business. He joined Xylem in 2012 and held a series of finance roles there, including vice president of investor relations. He began his career as an auditor at Deloitte & Touche. The leadership change comes as FuelCell retools its business around demand for on-site power from data centers. The company's sales pipeline grew to about 10 gigawatts in its fiscal third quarter, and it landed its first data center power deals, HBJ reported last month. FuelCell is also expanding its Torrington manufacturing plant to 500 megawatts of annual production capacity, a project it estimates will cost $200 million to $275 million. The company posted a third-quarter net loss of $45.3 million on revenue of $33 million, down 29% from a year earlier. Its fiscal year ends Oct. 31.