Regional Manager

Posted:
7/24/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Alberta, Canada

Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Sales & Account Management

Join Xylem in the global mission to #LetsSolveWater! 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.

Position Summary

This position has full regional ownership for business operations and performance in the Western Canada territory. Maintain current customer base and drive profitable growth in existing and new customers as well as P&L performance and customer satisfaction, while delivering world-class safety performance. Consistently meet or exceed financial targets and safety objectives in a fast-paced high transaction and customer focused environment. This position will develop, implement and manage the organization's growth plans to increase revenue, market share and profit margins for all products and services.  Continuous improvement of operational efficiencies at all levels of the business, drive the organization for ongoing productivity, customer satisfaction and profitability improvement. This position will collaborate with business partners to manage day to day challenges and issues associated with operating the business as well as continually assesses and attract the best talent.

Core Responsibilities and Tasks

  • Full regional ownership for business operations and performance in the HPI/CPI, Power, and Food Vertical Markets – Region currently includes Western Canada.
  • Maintain current customer base and growth in existing and new customers as well as P&L performance, and customer satisfaction.
  • Consistently meet or exceed financial targets and safety objectives in a fast-paced high transaction and customer focused environment
  • Drive and execute talent strategies to increase team development and increasing employee retention.
  • Develop, implement, and manage the organization's growth plans to increase revenue, market share and profit margins for all products and services.
  • Continuous improvement of operational efficiencies at all levels of the business, drive the organization for ongoing productivity, customer satisfaction and profitability improvement.
  • Collaborate with business partners to manage day to day challenges and issues associated with operating the business as well as continually assessing core capabilities and retaining / attracting the top talent.

Position Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree required; advanced degree preferred.
  • 10+ years’ experience in management with P&L responsibility; strong business acumen.
  • Experience running a service organization in the Water and/or Wastewater industry is a plus.
  • Proven leadership and collaboration skills with the ability to effectively supervise, coach and influence employees.
  • Previous experience in direct or indirect sales/commercial role highly preferred

Key Skills:

  • Leadership
  • P&L Responsibility
  • Strategic Planning
  • Experience running a field service organization
  • Management experience - ability to mentor, coach and motivate employees

Additional Details

Travel - 50 % +

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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 diversity, equity and inclusion in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.