Full-Time

Outside Sales Representative

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Xylem

Xylem

10,001+ employees

Develops water technology and smart solutions

Data & Analytics
Industrial & Manufacturing
Energy

Compensation Overview

$71k - $113.5kAnnually

Junior, Mid

Seattle, WA, USA

Local travel 60% (No overnight)

Category
Field Sales
Sales & Account Management
Required Skills
Market Research
Salesforce
Requirements
  • A bachelor’s degree in business, economics, finance, or equivalent related field with at least 2 + years' experience or equivalent work experience that provides exposure to fundamental theories, principles, and concepts.
  • Thorough knowledge of consultative/value-based selling.
  • Knowledge of wastewater, filtration equipment, hydraulics, or equipment rentals preferred.
  • Proven experience in business development or a similar analytical role.
  • Strong proficiency in CRM and business management software, such as Salesforce and ProWorkflow.
  • B2B experience.
  • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
  • A track record of identifying and capitalizing on business opportunities.
Responsibilities
  • Develop and maintain relationships with potential and existing customers
  • Identify and pursue new sales opportunities
  • Meet and exceed sales targets
  • Negotiate and close sales deals
  • Provide excellent customer service and support
  • Customer Retention
  • Renewal of customer accounts
  • Address and resolve any customer concerns or issues
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision makers
  • Conduct regular follow-ups and check-ins with customers
  • Stay up-to-date on industry trends and competitors' offerings
  • Gather and analyze market data to identify potential leads
  • Conduct market research to identify new sales opportunities
  • Report on market trends and competitors' activities to the sales team
  • Maintain a thorough understanding of company products and services
  • Communicate product features and benefits to potential and existing customers
  • Train and educate customers on product use and best practices
  • Stay informed on any updates or changes to products
  • Develop and implement a strategic territory plan
  • Manage and prioritize sales activities within assigned territory
  • Monitor and track sales performance and provide reports to management
  • Collaborate with other sales team members to maximize territory coverage and sales opportunities.
Desired Qualifications
  • Knowledge of wastewater, filtration equipment, hydraulics, or equipment rentals preferred.

Xylem develops solutions to address global water challenges using smart technology. The company provides hardware like water pumps and treatment systems, as well as software solutions such as HYPACK for managing water bodies. Xylem stands out by combining these products with a strong focus on sustainability, serving clients in municipalities, industry, and agriculture. Its goal is to ensure water security and improve water quality while meeting the demand for eco-friendly solutions.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$356.2K

Headquarters

Washington, District of Columbia

Founded

2011

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

24%

1 year growth

24%

2 year growth

24%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Xylem's acquisition of Idrica enhances its digital water utility market presence.
  • Growing interest in atmospheric water harvesting opens new market opportunities for Xylem.
  • Integration with ElectraMet boosts Xylem's industrial sector position in metals recovery.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging startups using AI and IoT may threaten Xylem's market share.
  • Rising raw material costs could impact Xylem's profit margins.
  • Global semiconductor shortage may delay Xylem's smart system production.

What makes Xylem unique

  • Xylem offers both hardware and software solutions for comprehensive water management.
  • The company focuses on sustainable and eco-friendly water technology innovations.
  • Xylem's HYPACK software is a leader in hydrographic and dredging applications.

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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.