Head of Client Relationships - Nottingham, United Kingdom - Xylem

Xylem
Xylem
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Nottingham, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Xylem |ˈzīləm|

1) The tissue in plants that brings water upward from the roots;
2) a leading global water technology company.


Xylem, a leading global water technology company dedicated to solving the world's most challenging water issues, is the leading global provider of efficient, innovative and sustainable water technologies improving the way water is used, managed, conserved and re-used.

Our international team is unified in a common purpose:
creating advanced technology and other trusted solutions to solve the world's water challenges.

We are committed to creating an organization of inclusion and diversity, where everyone feels involved, respected, valued and connected, and where everyone is free to bring their authentic selves and ideas.


We Offer You More Than Just "A Job"
***- Professional Development - To advance the capabilities of our people, we offer a wide variety of experiences to support our employees' professional growth and continuous learning.

  • Total Rewards
  • We offer comprehensive programs for compensation, benefits, recognition, learning and development, worklife integration and corporate citizenship.


  • Watermark


  • Watermark
is our corporate social responsibility program working to provide education and access to safe water to ensure healthy lives, gender equality, and resilient communities. Employees have the opportunity to learn and volunteer on various water-related projects.

  • Employee Networks
  • Our Employee Networks provide a professional, supportive network for employees from diverse backgrounds, including Women's, LGBT+ and Allies, Veteran's, People of Color and Allies, Emerging Leaders, and Working Parents Networks.

The Role:


To develop the Xylem water business in the Northern UK Water Utilities, by developing/managing Senior relationships and working with existing sales teams / Business Development teams to drive growth in Xylem's portfolio of solutions.


Essential Duties/Principal Responsibilities:


  • The position is for a Business Development Manager
  • Client Relationships
  • North
  • The position will be responsible for the development of business through Client relationships in the northern UK Water Utilities (including Water Only Companies as well as Water and Sewerage Companies)
  • To develop Xylem's collaborative relationships with UK Water Utility customers, consultants, and contractors.
  • To proactively develop and maintain key contacts within the Water Company Clients within the relevant areas including innovation, energy, commercial, R&D, and procurement leaders.
  • To identify how Xylem's portfolio (including smart digital solutions, products & services) can add value through innovation or by deploying leadingedge technology in new locations.
  • To support the development of business development strategy for water and wastewater markets and support the development of business across all markets where Xylem products and services can be supplied.
  • To work in close cooperation with Water Utility Regional Sales Managers / other BDMs / other field sales engineers and specialists, as well as communications /marketing colleagues, in line with Xylem Water Solutions Strategy.
  • To research and maintain market intelligence, including information on competitors and price levels to assist in daytoday decisions and the formulation of strategy and budget planning regarding the allocated markets and products.
  • To monitor competitor performance and provide insights about where Xylem has a competitive advantage.
  • Ability to organise, facilitate and deliver Product/Service Presentations, Lunch & Learns, etc. direct to all Customer variants. Ability to organise customer events such as innovation days, site visits, factory visits, and other associated customerfacing events as part of the annual marketing plan or the strategic customer business plan for the region.
  • Any other duties, within your capabilities, as required by Management e.g. Dispute resolution, troubleshooting customer issues, managing customer complaints, and reacting to customer emergency requests.

Key Competencies:


  • Continuous Improvement Mindset.
  • Leading by example, a 'can do' attitude.
  • Cross-Business Collaboration (i.e. Xylem Service).
  • Embracing and Managing Change.
  • Customer Responsiveness & Intimacy.
  • Market knowledge, insight & intelligence.
  • Developing 'Own Capability' Mindset (i.e. Training).
  • Sales acumen, judgment & execution.
  • Embracing Ownership & Accountability.
  • Ability to Forecast Future Order Intake.
  • Sales Strategy Planning & Business Development.
  • Priority Management Mindset.
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Key Relationships:
_**- _ External:_ Collaborate with other sales departments in UK and Ireland (Municipal, Infrastructure, Building Services & Industry). Build relationships with industry consultants.
- _ Internal:_ Collaborate with Area Sales Managers and BDMs for each Water Company to build a decision intelligence strategy/account plans for growth with
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