Business Developer II

Job description

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. Job Summary: The Business Developer II is responsible for identifying opportunities for business growth, optimizing marketing strategies, and contributing to the company’s long-term success. This role involves analyzing business processes and finances, implementing business plans, and establishing effective networks. Responsibilities: • Analyzing Business Operations: Evaluate and expand business operations to drive sustained growth. • Revenue Monitoring: Monitor revenue streams and identify opportunities to increase profitability. • Sales and Marketing Strategy: Evaluate and improve sales, marketing, and branding strategies. • Market Analysis: Perform competitor analysis to gain an increased market share and develop new lines of business based on consumer behavior. • Client Relationships: Develop client relationships and strengthen industry partnerships. • Business Negotiations: Negotiate and close business deals that promote sustained revenue. High Impact Behaviors: • Strategic Vision and Foresight: Senior professionals should have the ability to develop and communicate a clear vision for the future, anticipate trends, and prepare the organization to adapt to changes. This involves understanding the broader industry context and aligning team efforts with long-term objectives. • Mentorship and Talent Development: They should actively mentor junior colleagues, helping to shape the next generation of leaders. This includes sharing knowledge, providing guidance, and supporting career development opportunities for their teams. • Influential Leadership: Senior professionals must be able to influence and inspire others, both within and outside the organization. This requires strong communication skills, credibility, and the ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders. Qualifications: • A bachelor’s degree in business, economics, finance, or a related field with at least 5 years experience or equivalent work experience that provides exposure to fundamental theories, principles, and concepts. • Previous experience as a Business Development Specialist in a related industry. • Proficiency in integrated business management and CRM software, such as NetSuite and Odoo. • Advanced knowledge of business development, marketing strategies, and brand expansion. • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: • Innovation: Propose creative solutions. • Proficiency in data analysis tools and software is also beneficial. • Planning, Scheduling, Budgeting & Resource allocation. • Effectively manage improvement projects throughout the project’s life cycle, ensuring strategic alignment and deliverable focus. Travel Requirement: 50% regional travel 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