Business Development Manager - Wastewater Treatment Pumping Solutions

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.

Are you a commercially driven professional with a strong background in the water industry? Do you enjoy developing strategic relationships and driving growth across the full asset lifecycle?

We are looking for a Business Development Manager to grow our wastewater business with a primary focus on wastewater treatment works. The role will cover both new capital assets and aftermarket services, including maintenance, refurbishment, and lifecycle support, working closely with UK water utilities and their supply chain partners.

The Role

You will be responsible for developing and executing a regional business development strategy focused on wastewater treatment works. You will engage early in the project lifecycle, influence specifications, and drive sustainable growth across capital projects and recurring service revenues.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a business development strategy targeting wastewater treatment works

• Identify, qualify, and convert opportunities for new wastewater treatment assets, upgrades, and retrofit solutions

• Drive growth in aftermarket services, including maintenance, refurbishment, spares, and lifecycle support

• Build and maintain strong relationships with water utilities, consultants, contractors, and framework partners

• Influence technical and commercial specifications through early engagement with consultants, asset managers and engineering teams

• Work closely with the Regional Sales Manager and internal engineering, service, and bid teams

• Maintain a robust sales pipeline, forecasting, and CRM reporting

• Track AMP cycles, regulatory drivers, and competitor activity to support strategic planning

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in the water industry

• Engineering background (mechanical, electrical, civil, or process engineering preferred)

• Proven experience in business development, technical sales, or account management

• Strong commercial acumen with a strategic, long-term mindset

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills

• Self-motivated, proactive, and results-oriented

Desirable

• Experience working directly with wastewater treatment works

• Knowledge of asset lifecycle management and maintenance services

• Understanding of AMP frameworks and regulated utility procurement

• Established relationships within UK water companies or their supply chain

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with performance-related bonus

• Company car or car allowance

• Pension and benefits package

• Opportunity to play a key role in growing a critical and regulated infrastructure market

If you are looking for a role that combines technical understanding, strategic sales, and long-term customer value, we would be pleased to hear from you.

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