Technical Sales – Wastewater Solutions (Remote, Chicago)

YSI Incorporated; Mokena (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Xylem Flygt is seeking a technically capable Sales Representative to grow the municipal and industrial wastewater business across the Chicago area. You will manage a defined territory, build long-term customer relationships, and position Flygt pumping, mixing, monitoring, and controls solutions to improve system reliability and performance.

The role emphasizes consultative, non-transactional selling, collaboration with engineers and contractors, and a strong field presence supported by

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field and outside sales experience.
• Ability to develop new business and manage complex, relationship-driven sales opportunities.
• Strong communication, presentation, negotiation, and closing skills; capable of conveying technical concepts to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategic sales plan for the Chicago-area wastewater markets.
• Manage opportunities from prospecting to closing and post-sale follow-up.
• Translate pumping, mixing, monitoring and control solutions into clear customer value.
• Collaborate with engineering, service, and product teams to meet customer needs.

Skills

Outside Sales

Territory Management

Business Development

Account Management

Technical Sales

Communication Skills

Presentation Skills

Negotiation

Technical Concepts

Salesforce

Travel

Education

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

Equivalent relevant experience

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Xylem Flygt is seeking a technically capable Sales Representative to grow the municipal and industrial wastewater business across the Chicago area. You will manage a defined territory, build long-term customer relationships, and position Flygt pumping, mixing, monitoring, and controls solutions to improve system reliability and performance.

The role emphasizes consultative, non-transactional selling, collaboration with engineers and contractors, and a strong field presence supported by