Xylem

Global water technology provider and services

Head of Irrigation and Large Projects

Field SalesConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeAlmaty, KazakhstanNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A university or college degree in a technical or engineering field is required.
At least five years of relevant experience with mechanical or rotary equipment is required.
Understanding of the Water segment, including its administrative departments, roles, and responsibilities, is required.
Knowledge of water and wastewater pumping and treatment processes is required.
Strong contacts with relevant organizations in the segment are required.
Fluency in Russian and English is required.
Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and Salesforce CRM or an equivalent, are required.
A customer-oriented and financially minded approach is required.
Strong presentation and negotiation skills are required.
Competency in problem solving, planning, and decision-making is required.
Proactive and self-motivated approach is required.
Excellent organizational and follow-up skills are required.
A driving license is required.

Responsibilities

Identify and develop new business opportunities in irrigation and large water projects, including municipal, agricultural, and industrial projects.
Conduct market analysis to understand trends, competitors, and customer needs.
Achieve sales targets for irrigation systems, pumps, and related solutions.
Prepare proposals and quotations, and negotiate contracts.
Collaborate with engineering and project teams to ensure timely delivery and compliance with specifications.
Build and maintain strong relationships with government bodies, EPC contractors, consultants, and distributors.
Develop and execute regional business development plans aligned with company objectives.
Provide accurate sales forecasts, pipeline updates, and market intelligence reports.

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 employeesoperating 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.

Drive business growth in the irrigation sector and large-scale water infrastructure projects across Central Asia, Greece and Israel. Develop strategic partnerships, manage key accounts, and ensure successful execution of projects to meet revenue and market share objectives.

Essential Duties/Principal Responsibilities:

Market Development:

· Identify and develop new business opportunities in irrigation and large water projects (municipal, agricultural, industrial).

· Conduct market analysis to understand trends, competitors, and customer needs.

Sales & Revenue Growth:

· Achieve sales targets for irrigation systems, pumps, and related solutions.

· Prepare proposals, quotations, and negotiate contracts.

Project Management Support:

· Collaborate with engineering and project teams to ensure timely delivery and compliance with specifications.

Stakeholder Engagement:

· Build and maintain strong relationships with government bodies, EPC contractors, consultants, and distributors.

Strategic Planning:

· Develop and execute regional business development plans aligned with company objectives.

Reporting & Forecasting:

· Provide accurate sales forecasts, pipeline updates, and market intelligence reports.

Key Competencies:

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· Strategic thinking and market insight.

· Relationship building and networking.

· Technical understanding of irrigation and water systems.

· Self-driven and results oriented.

· Stakeholder management

Key Relationships:

· External: key customers and A partners

· Internal: WI tech support, CS, AWS BDM

Required Qualifications:

· University or College degree (technical or engineering field)

· 5yrs+ relevant experience (mechanical or rotary equipment)

· Understanding of the Water segment in terms of administrative departments, roles and responsibilities

· Water/wastewater pumping and treatment process knowledge

· Strong contacts with the relevant organizations from segment

· Fluent in Russian & English

· Good IT skills (MS Office, Sales Force CRM or equal)

· Customer-oriented and financial-minded

· Strong presentation and negotiation skills

· Team player

· Competent in problem solving, planning, and decision-making skills, proactive, self-motivated

· Excellent organizational and follow-up skills

· Driving license

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.

Requirements at a Glance

Experience Level: Senior
Education: Bachelor's

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.

About the Company

Xylem

Global water technology provider and services

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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