Global Sales Leader, Growth & Strategy

Xylem; Morton Grove (IL); On-site; USD 200,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision plans

401(k) with company contribution

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Xylem is seeking a Senior Commercial Leader in Illinois to guide the Residential & Industrial Division’s sales strategy and performance. You will lead a team of sales leaders, build executive relationships with key customers and partners, and translate strategic goals into actionable plans that drive growth and profitability.

You will collaborate with General Management, Product, Marketing, Operations, and Finance to optimize revenue, pipeline, and customer satisfaction, while fostering a

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive sales leadership experience, including leading managers and large commercial teams.
• Demonstrated success driving revenue growth, strategic account development, and market expansion.
• Strong business and financial acumen with budgets, forecasts, and business plans.
• Proven ability to influence and collaborate across functions and organizational levels.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and executive stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the division sales strategy to achieve revenue, market share, and profitability objectives.
• Lead a team of sales leaders across geographies, channels, and customer segments.
• Establish clear performance expectations and accountability measures.
• Drive pipeline growth, forecasting accuracy, and disciplined opportunity management.
• Partner with GM, Product, Marketing, Operations, Service, and Finance to align priorities.

Skills

Revenue growth

Strategic account development

Market expansion

Budget & forecasting

Cross-functional collaboration

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Engineering/Marketing

MBA or advanced degree

Tools

CRM systems

Sales analytics tools

Job description

Xylem is seeking a Senior Commercial Leader in Illinois to guide the Residential & Industrial Division’s sales strategy and performance. You will lead a team of sales leaders, build executive relationships with key customers and partners, and translate strategic goals into actionable plans that drive growth and profitability.

You will collaborate with General Management, Product, Marketing, Operations, and Finance to optimize revenue, pipeline, and customer satisfaction, while fostering a