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.

Xylem is a global leader in water technology, dedicated to solving the world’s most critical water challenges. Through innovation, smart infrastructure, and advanced analytics, we help communities and industries transport, treat, analyze, and efficiently use water. 

At Xylem Water Solutions, collaboration, sustainability, and technological excellence are at the core of everything we do. Our teams are empowered to take ownership, drive innovation, and deliver solutions that create real-world impact. 

As part of our continued growth, we are looking for an experienced Senior Sales Engineer (m/f/d) Treatment Aquatics – Madrid to support strategic initiatives and strengthen our project execution capabilities. 

The Role 

As Senior Sales Engineer – Treatment Aquatics, you will be responsible for developing the market for Xylem’s aquatics treatment solutions, focusing on public swimming pools, municipalities, and engineering partners. You will actively acquire new customers, build strategic relationships, and expand Xylem’s presence in the Iberian market.  

Key Responsibilities 

• Drive business development and sales growth for aquatics water treatment solutions in Spain and Portugal
• Identify and acquire new customers in the public swimming pool sector
• Develop relationships with municipalities, consulting engineers, and pool operators
• Promote Xylem solutions including disinfection systems, pumps, monitoring and control technologies
• Monitor market developments and competitor activities

• Represent Xylem at industry events, exhibitions, and customer meetings in Spain
• back-office support
• Lead negotiations and close sales contracts
• Maintain and manage opportunities in the CRM system
• Provide monthly forecasts and pipeline updates

Qualifications:  

• Degree in Engineering, Environmental Technology, Water Technology, or a related technical discipline
• Experience in technical sales, application engineering, or business development
• Strong understanding of water treatment technologies, pumps, or aquatics systems
• Experience working with municipal customers or public infrastructure projects
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Strong commercial mindset with the ability to develop new markets and customers
• Experience using CRM systems for sales management

• Fluent Spanish and English (Portuguese is a plus)
• Willingness to travel 50% or more within Spain and Portugal

Why Join Xylem 

• Work on projects that support critical water infrastructure and sustainability 

• High-impact role with strong organizational visibility 

• Collaborative, innovation-driven culture 

• Opportunities for professional growth within a global organization 

• Autonomy paired with strong leadership support 

• competitive total rewards package that supports employee wellbeing, growth, and work-life balance, tailored to local market practice 

For questions about this position, please contact Ward Barbar, Talent Acquisition Partner, Europe, at +49 172 6976222. 

Everyone is Welcome 

Xylem is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where individuals feel a sense of belonging — regardless of nationality, race, religion, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

For us, diversity, equity, and inclusion are more than policies or programs — they are fundamental to our culture and a key driver of long-term innovation and success. 

We look forward to receiving your application! 

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.