Business Development Manager Lab Analytics - #10514051

Description

Overview of Xylem

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 that improve 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.

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity in our Business Unit Analytics for an experienced Business Development Manager to work with a global team of smart and ambitious people.

Xylem Analytics presents itself as one of the leading providers in the field of laboratory and process measurement technology with a multi-modular, comprehensive product portfolio. Proven premium brands as well as innovative new developments from our own research and development meet the high demands for precise, reliable, simple and low-maintenance quantitative and qualitative measurement analysis. We offer first-class measurement technology and expertise in the analysis of quantitative and qualitative measurement parameters for a variety of application areas such as wastewater, drinking water, groundwater, agriculture, aquaculture, the beverage and food industry, pharmaceuticals, medicine, the automotive and energy sectors and other industries.

The BDM Will

• report directly to Country Analytics Manager for the Italian market
• be responsible for sales and business development of Xylem Analytics lab portfolio in defined territory or market
• be responsible for sales and business development of Xylem Analytics service lab in defined territory or market
• provide reporting and forecast
• It is an external role with a large % of time spent with our local sales Xylem team to promote Xylem solutions
• Manages demonstrations with customers
• Manages technical and sales training with customers
• Manages the applications issues of the customers
• Work with the service department to resolve any customer disputes
• Develop sales and support materials and training programs
• Provides reporting and forecast
• Has a strong focus on Opportunity Pipeline/Key Account Plan/Value Selling
• Management of distribution accounts required
• Liaising with global product managers of our company
  
  

Experience in key markets of environment, water municipalities, aquaculture, and research will be an advantage.

Key Relationships

• External: Customers
• Internal: Salesforce
  
  

Qualifications Required

• Technical Bachelor’s degree in a science field.
• 3 to 10 years’ experience in water or environmental market with focus on lab side
• Experience working with a manufacturer of instrumentation, liaising and feeding back information and opportunities
• Previous experience selling analytical instruments in water or environmental markets
• Previous experience selling analytical service in water or environmental markets
• Fluent in English and Italian language (German is a plus)
• Familiar with the Microsoft software pack
• Familiar with SDFC or other CRM
  
  

Soft Skills

Customer oriented and proactive communication Teamwork oriented Autonomy Excellent communication, coordination and relationship skills Ability to work with all levels of the organization Presentation skills Problem solving Time management

Travel requirement: 60% of the time

Location: Area assigned North and Central Italy

Office: Lainate (MI) and Sanoara (PD)

Contract: Permanent

Benefit: personal bonus + company car