Xylem (XYL) is a leading global water technology company committed to developing innovative technology solutions to the world’s water challenges. The Company’s products and services move, treat, analyze, monitor and return water to the environment in public utility, industrial, residential and commercial building services, and agricultural settings. With its October 2016 acquisition of Sensus, Xylem added smart metering, network technologies and advanced data analytics for water, gas and electric utilities to its portfolio of solutions. The combined Company’s nearly 16,000 employees bring broad applications expertise with a strong focus on identifying comprehensive, sustainable solutions. Xylem does business in more than 150 countries through a number of market-leading product brands.
The Role:
Xylem seeks an AREA SALES MANAGER (Smart Solutions)
is in charge of maintaining and developing the sales of the Xylem’ products portfolio in Hungary.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop sales plans, activities, and campaigns and manage the day-to-day activities of overall sales strategy for an assigned geography of Smart Solutions customer accounts.
Prepare sales forecasts and budgets; monitor sales volume, revenues, and costs against forecasts to identify problem areas; and adapt procedures or re-allocate resources to improve the overall performance of the sales team.
Negotiate sales with existing and new customers who are of strategic importance to the organization.
Contribute to the development of sales, marketing, customer retention, advertising, pricing, and distribution strategies for area of responsibility.
Strong cooperation with Technical Support in order to serve the customers timely and with required quality level
Making monthly reports
Provide professional advice for customers
REQUIREMENTS:
BA, MSC in engineering (electrical engineer OR mechanical engineer)
3+ years of experience in sales or technical support
Fluent Hungarian is a must
Well written and spoken English
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
Strong negotiation and presentation skills
Willingness to travel (domestic and abroad a few times a year)
MS Office user-level knowledge
Must be able to influence, negotiate, and communicate business strategy and objectives
Acting as sense of urgency
ADVANTAGE:
Experience in the field of water/public utility industry
OFFER:
We offer you a professional career in one of the leading multinational company, challenging work and competitive salary package.
Xylem, a leading global water technology company dedicated to solving the world’s most challenging water issues, is the leading global provider of efficient, innovative and sustainable water technologies improving the way water is used, managed, conserved and re-used.
Our international team is unified in a common purpose: creating advanced technology and other trusted solutions to solve the world’s water challenges. We are committed to creating an organization of inclusion and diversity, where everyone feels involved, respected, valued and connected, and where everyone is free to bring their authentic selves and ideas.