Sales Director, Xylem Mixer Products Europe

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Germany, +2 more countries.

📋 Description

• Take charge of the overall sales performance, order intake, revenue growth, profitability, and P&L results for the Mixer Products division throughout Europe.

• Develop and implement the regional sales strategy and business plan in alignment with Xylem’s long-term goals.

• Identify and seize opportunities for growth, strategic partnerships, key account expansion, and market development.

• Propel sustainable growth, operational excellence, and maintain commercial discipline.

• Track performance against financial and strategic goals and take corrective actions as necessary.

• Lead forecasting, pipeline management, opportunity development, and uphold CRM excellence via Salesforce.

• Manage pricing strategies, commercial governance, contract approvals, and risk management.

• Provide executive-level reporting and conduct business reviews for senior leadership.

• Establish relationships with customers, channel partners, industry associations, and market influencers.

• Represent Xylem externally and enhance its position as a market leader.

• Collaborate with Marketing on trade shows, customer events, industry engagements, and growth initiatives.

• Guide, coach, and develop sales leaders and teams across Europe.

• Promote succession planning, talent development, employee engagement, and leadership growth.

• Oversee recruitment, performance management, and organizational development initiatives.

• Work in conjunction with Product Management, Applications Engineering, Operations, Marketing, and Service teams.

• Foster organizational alignment and apply best practices across divisions and regions.

• Ensure that teams and channel partners are equipped with the necessary resources, tools, and support to meet their objectives.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, Marketing, or a related field; an advanced degree is preferred.

• Extensive commercial leadership experience in industrial, technical, or engineered products sectors.

• Proven success in leading international sales organizations and nurturing sales leaders.

• Strong history of achieving revenue growth, profitability enhancements, and market expansion.

• Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, effective sales execution, and P&L accountability.

• Exceptional leadership skills with a commitment to coaching, talent development, and building high-performing teams.

• Experience navigating complex matrix organizations and global business contexts.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities, including interaction at the executive level.

• Familiarity with CRM systems and sales performance management practices.

• Proficiency in English is required.

• Knowledge of additional European languages is a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Strong opportunities for leadership development.

• A collaborative international work environment.

• Opportunities for professional growth.

• An inclusive culture and employee networks.

• Participation in the Watermark social responsibility program.

• Chance to create a lasting impact through meaningful work that addresses global water challenges.