European Water Solutions Growth Manager

Xylem; Padova; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Xylem is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive WSS vertical expansion across Europe, focusing on Industrial and Municipal sectors and new market development. You will shape go-to-market strategies, support channel and product-line growth, and foster cross-functional collaboration to deliver sustainable growth.

You'll lead opportunities, analyze markets and EU regulations, forecast demand for rental assets and capital sales, and build with regional teams through extensive travel across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in business development, sales, or market expansion within industrial sectors, preferably in industrial wastewater treatment or related applications.
• Proven ability to develop and execute go-to-market strategies, channel expansion initiatives, and partner ecosystem development.
• Fluency in English is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead business development initiatives to grow Xylem WSS market presence across Europe, focusing on Industrial and Municipal verticals.
• Identify, develop, and execute new business opportunities and strategic initiatives to expand market presence and long-term growth.
• Develop and implement go-to-market, channel expansion, and vertical growth strategies tailored to regional market needs.
• Conduct market analysis and monitor customer needs, competitor activities, and EU regulations to identify opportunities.
• Forecast demand for rental assets and new capital sales products, aligning customer requirements with growth strategy.
• Support product line growth through strategies, pricing, launches, and end-to-end engineered solutions.
• Design and promote customized solutions for specific vertical markets with strong technical and commercial value.
• Strengthen distribution channels, third-party partnerships, and indirect sales networks.

Skills

English fluency

Business acumen

Cross-functional collaboration

Negotiation

Sales strategy

Education

Bachelor's degree (Business, Marketing, Engineering)

Tools

Salesforce

Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

Job description

Xylem is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive WSS vertical expansion across Europe, focusing on Industrial and Municipal sectors and new market development. You will shape go-to-market strategies, support channel and product-line growth, and foster cross-functional collaboration to deliver sustainable growth.

You'll lead opportunities, analyze markets and EU regulations, forecast demand for rental assets and capital sales, and build with regional teams through extensive travel across