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Business Developer III

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Xylem

Xylem

5,001-10,000 employees

Water technology solutions for sustainability

Data & Analytics
Industrial & Manufacturing
Energy

Compensation Overview

$91.5k - $164.5kAnnually

Senior

Houston, TX, USA

Category
Business Development
Business & Strategy
Requirements
  • BS/BA in related discipline
  • Minimum of 10 years of marketing engineering or technical sales in water/wastewater treatment
  • Working knowledge of business environment and sales strategy; ability to learn and apply marketing concepts and techniques
Responsibilities
  • Senior-level technical solution development, marketing, and business development position.
  • Individual contributor.
  • Is assigned to the Hydrocarbon Processing Industry (HPI) business unit with ownership of customer relationships.
  • Creates conceptual level tactical proposals and develops strategic approaches specific to the HPI business unit.
  • Role will have scope assigned by business unit management.
  • Identifies and fosters customer relationships and contacts.
  • Collaborates with Sales Management and Business Unit Management on sales strategy.
  • Identification of customer needs, industry challenges and competitive intelligence.

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 for hydrographic applications, serving clients such as municipalities and industrial businesses. Xylem stands out by combining both hardware and software offerings while focusing on sustainability and long-term contracts. Its goal is to ensure water security and improve water quality in an eco-friendly manner.

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$10.2M

Headquarters

Washington, District of Columbia

Founded

2011

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

143%

1 year growth

143%

2 year growth

143%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Significant investments from firms like Jennison Associates LLC and SageView Advisory Group LLC indicate strong market confidence in Xylem's growth potential.
  • Innovative projects like Reuse Brew demonstrate Xylem's leadership in sustainable water management, potentially attracting more eco-conscious clients and partners.
  • Recognition through awards for sustainability excellence enhances Xylem's reputation as a leader in the water technology sector, which can boost employee morale and attract top talent.

What critics are saying

  • The complexity of managing both hardware and software solutions could lead to operational inefficiencies and increased costs.
  • Dependence on long-term contracts with municipalities and industrial clients may expose Xylem to financial risks if these clients face budget cuts or economic downturns.

What makes Xylem unique

  • Xylem's dual focus on both hardware and software solutions, including advanced water pumps and hydrographic software, sets it apart from competitors who may specialize in only one area.
  • The company's commitment to sustainability and innovative projects like Reuse Brew highlight its proactive approach to addressing global water challenges, unlike competitors who may not prioritize eco-friendly solutions.
  • Xylem's long-term contracts with municipalities and industrial clients provide a steady revenue stream, offering financial stability that many competitors lack.

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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.