Sales Manager at Xylem

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Sales Planning, Contract Management, Tender Submissions, Forecasting, Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), Coaching, Mentoring, Succession Planning, Customer Relationship Management, Market Presence Expansion, Salesforce CRM, Sales MBR, Lead Generation, Negotiation, Time Management, Attention To Detail

Industry

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

Description

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. Sales Leader – Water Infrastructure – Transport Join a global leader committed to solving water challenges and shaping a more sustainable future. About the Role We are seeking an experienced and strategic Sales Leader to lead and grow our Water Infrastructure – Transport unit across Victoria, Tasmania and South Australia. This senior leadership role drives commercial performance through direct and indirect sales channels, ensuring we meet ambitious growth targets and deliver exceptional value to our customers. You will oversee key commercial activities—including contract management, tender submissions, forecasting, and participation in the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process—while building a high‑performing sales team through coaching, mentoring, and succession planning. This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a diverse region and make a meaningful impact in a business dedicated to solving water. Key Responsibilities Deliver sales targets and identify, develop, and maximise growth opportunities across the region. Lead proactive sales planning, review cycles, and coordinate programs to achieve strategic business goals. Implement customer‑centric marketing initiatives and sales promotions. Drive organisational and staff development through training, capability building, and Development Goal Deployment Plans. Prepare accurate and insightful monthly reports for management review and align on implementation plans. Ensure all activities comply with safety, statutory, and corporate requirements. Develop and execute strategies that strengthen customer relationships and expand market presence. Skills & Experience Experience within the Municipal or Industrial Water Sector (highly desirable). Tertiary qualifications in Sales, Engineering, Business. Proven ability to build and maintain strong, long‑term customer relationships leading to strong business growth. Exceptional communication, negotiation, and time‑management skills, with strong attention to detail in quotations and proposals. Experience in Salesforce CRM and Sales MBR and Lead Generation. Benefits Industry competitive salary Rewarding performance related bonus program Company vehicle and fuel card Training and career development opportunities Subsidised health insurance for you and your immediate family Gym membership discounts and wellbeing benefits Company‑funded income protection The chance to make a difference through Xylem’s global volunteer program, Watermark Join Us If you’re a driven, collaborative leader who wants to help shape the future of water, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and become part of a loyal, hardworking team committed to solving water. 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. Our Talent Community is a great way to stay connected to learn more about our high impact culture initiatives and latest career opportunities! Tell us more about yourself and help recruiters find you if there’s an opportunity that aligns with your background, skills and interests. Join our Talent Community Today! Want to know what kind of Impact you can make? Our goal is to optimize water access and quality, and promote responsible consumption, so that communities across the globe can thrive. Through Xylem Watermark, our Corporate Citizenship Program, we provide and protect safe water resources for communities around the world by engaging all stakeholders and educating about water issues. Learn more by clicking here – Working at Xylem (https://www.xylem.com/en-us/careers/working-at-xylem/) Inclusion and Belonging at Xylem Inclusion and Belonging are fundamental to how we enable our customers to tackle global water challenges. Learn more about our commitment to Inclusion and Belonging. (https://www.xylem.com/en-us/careers/inclusion-and-belonging/)

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Responsibilities

This senior leadership role is responsible for driving commercial performance across the Water Infrastructure – Transport unit in Victoria, Tasmania, and South Australia by meeting ambitious growth targets through direct and indirect sales channels. Key duties include overseeing contract management, tender submissions, forecasting, and developing the sales team through coaching and succession planning.