Xylem develops water technology for treating, moving, measuring, and monitoring water. Its portfolio includes pumps, water treatment systems, digital tools, and metrology equipment used across agriculture, aquaculture, commercial and residential buildings, energy, pharmaceuticals, and municipal water and wastewater services. With operations in about 150 countries, Xylem’s work focuses on practical water-management challenges such as reducing water loss, improving treatment efficiency, and converting wastewater into usable energy. The company’s broad international footprint and focus on environmental innovation support a wide range of teams working on water infrastructure and sustainability.
Sales Manager, Water Filtration — Gurgaon
Lead strategic accounts and filtration system sales for Xylem’s water technology business, expanding the market and managing OEM partnerships and industrial clients across Mumbai and NCR.
Description
- Grow strategic and existing client accounts.
- Create and deliver sales strategies for advanced filtration systems.
- Source new leads and prospects.
- Build and sustain client relationships.
- Lead sales meetings and presentations.
- Negotiate agreements and close sales.
- Achieve or exceed sales targets.
- Prepare forecasts and CRM sales reports.
- Spot market shifts and pursue commercial opportunities.
- Check in with clients regularly and address concerns.
- Find opportunities to expand and cross-sell accounts.
- Coordinate with internal teams to support timely product and service delivery.
- Plan and carry out sales activity across the assigned territory.
- Select and prioritize target accounts and prospects.
- Track competitor activity and industry developments.
- Arrange and manage travel to meet clients and prospects.
- Stay current on products and the industry.
- Explain product capabilities and value to customers.
- Share customer feedback to inform product improvements.
- Keep accurate records of sales and client interactions.
- Complete required paperwork and reporting.
- Monitor sales-related expenses.
- Attend team meetings and training.
- Report to the regional sales leader.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, finance, or a related field plus at least four years of experience, or equivalent work experience covering fundamental theories, principles, and concepts.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities.
- Proficiency with data analysis tools and software.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with a team.
- Willingness to learn and take on new challenges.
- Strong organization and ability to manage multiple tasks at once.
- Sales experience with water filtration and separation systems, particularly for deionized or ultrapure water applications.
- Experience working with Pharma, Power, MicroE, Renewable Energy, Hydrocarbon, Chemical, and Metal sectors.
- Established connections with industrial OEMs, consultants, and major conglomerates.
- Extensive sales experience.
- Ability to build and maintain strong customer relationships.
Benefits
- Work with a global Xylem team.
- Access to ongoing professional development and lifelong learning.
- Training sessions.
- An inclusive workplace focused on belonging.
- Exposure to innovative water technology solutions and global collaboration.