Senior Sales Representative

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.

We're looking for a Senior Sales Representative in Montreal!Job Summary:

The Sr. Field Sales Representative is responsible for managing and growing strategic accounts, developing and implementing sales strategies, and achieving sales targets. The Light Industry Sales (LIT) team, which provides a complete line of pretreatment, generation, storage, and distribution solutions for high purity and wastewater applications in aerospace, beverage, government, health sciences, microelectronics, pharmaceuticals, biopharmaceuticals, universities, labs, and general industry.The Inside Sales associate sells products and/or services to customers through a variety of mediums and acts as point of contact post-sale, focusing on ongoing customer satisfaction, retention, and growing the business.

They identify new business opportunities, build and maintain relationships with key clients, and provide excellent aftersales service to retain customers. The Sr. Representative also conducts market research, analyzes industry trends, and provides strategic recommendations to senior management. This role requires extensive experience in sales, strong analytical skills, and the ability to develop and maintain strong customer relations.

Responsibilities:Sales• Generate new leads and prospects• Build and maintain relationships with clients• Conduct sales meetings and presentations

• Negotiate and close deals

• Meet or exceed sales targets

• Provide regular sales forecasts and reports

• Identify and capitalize on market trends and opportunities

Account Management

• Manage and grow existing client accounts

• Conduct regular check-ins with clients to ensure satisfaction• Address and resolve any client concerns or issues

• Identify and pursue upselling and cross selling opportunities

• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure timely and successful delivery of products/services to clients

Territory Management• Develop and execute a strategic sales plan for assigned territory• Identify and prioritize key accounts and prospects in territory

• Monitor and analyze market trends and competitor activities in territory

• Plan and manage travel to visit clients and prospects within territory

Product Knowledge

• Maintain a thorough understanding of company's products and services

• Stay updated on industry trends and developments

• Effectively communicate product features and benefits to clients

• Provide feedback and suggestions for product improvements

Administrative Tasks

• Keep accurate and up-to-date records of sales activities and client interactions

• Submit necessary paperwork and reports in a timely manner

• Manage and track expenses related to sales activities

• Participate in regular team meetings and training sessions.

High Impact Behaviors:

• Continuous Professional Development: Professionals should be committed to lifelong learning, seeking out opportunities for self-improvement, and staying abreast of industry trends and best practices.

• Collaboration and Teamwork: Effective professionals understand the value of collaboration. They work well with others, contribute to team goals, and understand that diverse perspectives can lead to better solutions.

• Results Driven Performance: High performing professionals focus on delivering results. They set high standards for their own performance and are committed to achieving objectives efficiently and effectively.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in or at least 4 years experience or equivalent work experience that provides exposure to fundamental theories, principles, and concepts.

• 7-10 years of sales or sales related experience (water treatment preferred).

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.

• Previous experience in the use of CRM Software (Microsoft Dynamics 365 preferred)• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications.• Full professional fluency in written and spoken French is required.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

• Eagerness to learn and take on new challenges.

• organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

•Ability to meet and continuously maintain authorization to operate a company vehicle• Travel requirement 20% to Visit Customer Sites regularly.

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.