Remote Technical Sales Lead – Water & Wastewater

Xylem; Mokena (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Xylem's Flygt brand is seeking a driven Technical Sales Representative to grow the municipal and industrial wastewater business across the Chicago-area. You will manage a defined territory, develop long-term relationships with municipalities, utilities, engineers, contractors, and industry partners, and guide opportunities from prospecting through post-sale support.

This role requires deep technical sales expertise, the ability to translate product capabilities into operational value, and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Outside sales and territory management experience.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and closing skills.
• Ability to convey technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• CRM proficiency and willingness to travel in Chicago area.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic sales plans for the Chicago-area municipal and industrial markets.
• Identify new customers, projects, and applications through prospecting and networking.
• Manage opportunities through the full sales cycle from prospecting to post-sale support.
• Collaborate with engineering, service, and product teams to deliver solutions.

Skills

Outside sales

Territory management

Business development

Account management

Technical sales

Communication

Presentation

Negotiation

Closing

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, engineering, environmental science, or related field

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Xylem's Flygt brand is seeking a driven Technical Sales Representative to grow the municipal and industrial wastewater business across the Chicago-area. You will manage a defined territory, develop long-term relationships with municipalities, utilities, engineers, contractors, and industry partners, and guide opportunities from prospecting through post-sale support.

This role requires deep technical sales expertise, the ability to translate product capabilities into operational value, and a