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Sales Territory Manager

Xylem, pelham, al, United States


Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.
We're Hiring for a **Outside Sales Territory Manager!**
If you are excited and passionate about helping #LetsSolveWater, consider joining our team today! **Xylem, Inc.** is a leading global water technology company servicing more than 150 countries and is dedicated to solving the world's most challenging water issues. We are looking for individuals to join our mission by exceeding customer expectations through smart sustainable solutions. At Xylem, you will have the opportunity to solve water by participating in our paid Volunteer Program, Xylem Watermark ( !
**THE ROLE** : The **Outside Sales Territory Manager** will be responsible for selling **Smith-Blair's products to distributers and end users within a territory that includes Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, The Florida Panhandle and Western Tennessee.** Successful candidate will be required to live somewhere within the assigned territory. The Territory Manager will generate and develop new channel partners while maintaining healthy relationships with current partners.
**CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:** To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
**Responsible for new accounts development and/or expanding existing accounts within the distribution or retail sales channel.**
**Responsible for creating an awareness and demand for company products.**
**Must have a thorough knowledge of clamp and coupling products and their associated applications.**
**Must have the ability to plan sales effort to thoroughly cover assigned geographic territory and penetrate available markets.**
**Manages sales efforts to improve profitability.**
**Direct sales efforts to have Smith-Blair product features specified by end user customers.**
**Develop and manage territory sales AOP and expense AOP.**
**Solve sales and product problems/issues in assigned territory.**
**Improve and maintain customer relation s with all major accounts and distributors within territory.**
**Participation in Xylem Watermark volunteer activities.**
**Other ad-hoc duties and analyses as needed.**
**QUALIFICATIONS:**
**Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in sales**
**Minimum 3+ years Outside Sales experience.**
**Knowledge of hydraulic, water flow, water, wastewater is a plus.**
**Proven presentation and communication skills including face-to-face interaction.**
**Must have strong math skills.**
**Must be computer proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power/Point), Oracle based system experience desired.**
**Must have effective interpersonal skills with customers, employees, and management team.**
**Previous experience in the use of** **Salesforce.com or other CRM's is required.**
**Ability to present product education seminars to groups of 20-40 people is a must.**
**Ability to meet and continuously maintain authorization to operate a company vehicle** **.**
**Travel requirement at 60%**
**SALARY & BENEFITS**
The estimated salary range for the position is $80,000 - $100,000 plus bonus. Starting salary is dependent on multiple factors including skills, experience and work location. At Xylem we offer a generous benefit package, including Medical, Dental, Vision plans, 401(k) with company contribution, paid vacation and eleven (11) paid holidays.,
At Xylem, we embrace diversity and strive to create avenues where employees feel valued and appreciated through our DE&I initiatives and Employee Resources Groups (ERG). Xylem is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action workplace. Xylem prohibits discrimination, harassment of any kind and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or sexual orientation (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, marital status, medical conditions or disability, genetic information, age, or other non-merit factors.
Join the global Xylem team today! ( Xylem is a team creating advanced technology solutions to the world's water challenges through developing new technologies and services that will improve the way water is used, conserved, and re-used in the future is central to our work. Our products and services move, treat, analyze, monitor, and return water to the environment, in public utility, industrial, residential, and commercial building services settings. Xylem also provides a leading portfolio of smart metering, network technologies and advanced analytics solutions for water, electric and gas utilities.
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Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.
At Xylem, you'll not only contribute to solving water issues but also have the chance to make a difference through our paid Volunteer Program, Xylem Watermark. We prioritize our employees' well-being through inclusion and belonging as well as our Employee Resource Groups (ERG). Proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (including disability and veterans) and Affirmative Action workplace, Xylem fosters an inclusive environment free from discrimination or harassment.
Please note that the information in this job description outlines the general nature of the position and is not an exhaustive list of duties. Xylem is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to enable all employees to perform their essential job functions. We reserve the right to modify this job description and assign additional duties as needed. Embrace the opportunity to be part of Xylem's transformative journey in shaping the future of water technology! #XylemCareers #GlobalImpact #WaterInnovation