Xylem

Business Development Manager – Wastewater Treatment Pumping Solutions

Xylem

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United Kingdom

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About the role

  • Develop and deliver a business development strategy targeting wastewater treatment works
  • Identify, qualify, and convert opportunities for new wastewater treatment assets, upgrades, and retrofit solutions
  • Drive growth in aftermarket services, including maintenance, refurbishment, spares, and lifecycle support
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with water utilities, consultants, contractors, and framework partners
  • Influence technical and commercial specifications through early engagement with consultants, asset managers and engineering teams
  • Work closely with the Regional Sales Manager and internal engineering, service, and bid teams
  • Maintain a robust sales pipeline, forecasting, and CRM reporting
  • Track AMP cycles, regulatory drivers, and competitor activity to support strategic planning

Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in the water industry
  • Engineering background (mechanical, electrical, civil, or process engineering preferred)
  • Proven experience in business development, technical sales, or account management
  • Strong commercial acumen with a strategic, long-term mindset
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
  • Self-motivated, proactive, and results-oriented
  • Desirable: Experience working directly with wastewater treatment works
  • Knowledge of asset lifecycle management and maintenance services
  • Understanding of AMP frameworks and regulated utility procurement
  • Established relationships within UK water companies or their supply chain
Benefits
  • Competitive salary with performance-related bonus
  • Company car or car allowance
  • Pension and benefits package
  • Opportunity to play a key role in growing a critical and regulated infrastructure market
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
business developmenttechnical salesaccount managementasset lifecycle managementmaintenance servicesengineeringwastewater treatmentCRM reportingforecastingstrategic planning
Soft Skills
communicationnegotiationstakeholder managementself-motivatedproactiveresults-orientedcommercial acumenstrategic mindset