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.

Sales Leader – Water Infrastructure – Transport

Join a global leader committed to solving water challenges and shaping a more sustainable future.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Sales Leader to lead and grow our Water Infrastructure – Transport unit across Victoria, Tasmania and South Australia. This senior leadership role drives commercial performance through direct and indirect sales channels, ensuring we meet ambitious growth targets and deliver exceptional value to our customers.

You will oversee key commercial activities—including contract management, tender submissions, forecasting, and participation in the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process—while building a high‑performing sales team through coaching, mentoring, and succession planning.

This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a diverse region and make a meaningful impact in a business dedicated to solving water.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver sales targets and identify, develop, and maximise growth opportunities across the region.
• Lead proactive sales planning, review cycles, and coordinate programs to achieve strategic business goals.
• Implement customer‑centric marketing initiatives and sales promotions.
• Drive organisational and staff development through training, capability building, and Development Goal Deployment Plans.
• Prepare accurate and insightful monthly reports for management review and align on implementation plans.
• Ensure all activities comply with safety, statutory, and corporate requirements.
• Develop and execute strategies that strengthen customer relationships and expand market presence.

Skills & Experience

• Experience within the Municipal or Industrial Water Sector (highly desirable).
• Tertiary qualifications in Sales, Engineering, Business.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong, long‑term customer relationships leading to strong business growth.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and time‑management skills, with strong attention to detail in quotations and proposals.
• Experience in Salesforce CRM and Sales MBR and Lead Generation. 

Benefits

• Industry competitive salary
• Rewarding performance related bonus program
• Company vehicle and fuel card
• Training and career development opportunities
• Subsidised health insurance for you and your immediate family
• Gym membership discounts and wellbeing benefits
• Company‑funded income protection
• The chance to make a difference through Xylem’s global volunteer program, Watermark

Join Us

If you’re a driven, collaborative leader who wants to help shape the future of water, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and become part of a loyal, hardworking team committed to solving water.

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.