Business Development Manager - India

Xylem; Tamil Nadu; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Xylem in India is seeking a results‑driven Technical Sales professional to lead growth in the Tamil Nadu region. You will develop and forecast project pipelines, engage with consultants, end users, and contractors, and articulate Xylem’s value in power, micro electronics, semiconductor, and renewable energy applications.

The role emphasizes a strong technical sales capability, account development, CRM discipline, and strategy execution to meet territorial targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or technical field preferred.
• 5+ years of technical sales experience in water treatment.
• Strong customer service and relationship selling skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Execute and drive aggressive regional sales growth plans.
• Develop project pipelines and action plans for execution.
• Build relationships with consultants, end users, and contractors.
• Maintain CRM updates and regional performance reports.
• Coordinate local trade shows and events.

Skills

Proactive sales

Account management

CRM proficiency

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or technical field

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Job 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Accountable for execution and performance of aggressive business development and growth plan within the region.
• Develop and forecast projects pipeline and set up action plans for execution.
• Work closely with consultants, end users and contractors on product/Solution specification and application development. Project/market development with specific focus to the Power, Micro E, Semicon and Renewable energy.
• Develop and Qualify sales leads and new prospects.
• Establish relationships with all levels of prospective customers and stakeholders who influence or make buying decisions.
• Develop understanding of competitive products, accounts and Xylem unique value proposition versus the competition.
• Proactive account development and ability to make sales appointments and penetrate accounts at all levels
• Create sales plan and strategy that will deliver business targets for the product’s for designated market sectors/applications mentioned.
• Develop a high level of technical sales competence in the product line to generate solutions for our customers while collaborating with support teams including Application Engineering, Aftermarket Sales, Project Management and Field Service.
• Serve as the eyes and ears of the organization by providing specific market intelligence including regulatory changes, market trends, product enhancements and emerging opportunities that will drive growth and profitability.
• Coordinate local trade show booth/tabletop
• Maintain opportunities updated within centralized CRM system and effectively utilize full suite of tools available to support sales activities.
• Create value through innovative ideas and approach for our customers and channel partners in pursuit of growth of existing and new business.
• Manage the territory by training, coaching, and leading channel partners in the region.
• Generate structured, succinct yet informative and insightful presentations and reports on performance of territory to the regional sales leader and others within the Leadership Team.
• Transfer competitor intelligence by products / regions / pricing / OEMs bases and promotions to product managers and Sales leader.

Qualifications Required

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or other technical degree is preferred.

Knowledge & Experience

• Must have proactive sales ability with an outgoing positive approach, and the ability to be effectively competitive, persistent, and fearless.
• 5+ years proven technical sales experience required
• 5+ years of Water treatment and filtration System sales experience required. Expertise in Deionized water applications is strongly desirable with existing network of connections (Industrial End Customers, Consultants, Partners etc) in India.
• Outstanding customer service and understanding of relationship selling and solution selling.
• Technical sales experience and ability to quickly learn products, process and purchasing drivers to effectively find and close opportunities.
• Demonstrate high level of accountability and ownership of the goals and performance for the territory.
• Ability to lead, coach, and motivate other individuals to meet set targets.
• Must have the skills, attitude, and desire to work in a team to most effectively serve our customers through our traditional channel to market of manufacturers' representatives.
• Well-honed and articulate interpersonal, communication and presentational skills.
• Computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft applications and CRM programs, as well as, other electronic selling media.
• Successful individuals will be analytical, self-motivated, have a written plan, organized, and disciplined.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 50% of the time including ground and air transportation.
• Strong negotiating skills and understanding of the contract terms with proven ability to close contracts.
• Require strong time management skills and planning.
• Tenacious and Resilient.

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.