Business Development Manager, Mixers (UK & I)

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.

Business Development Manager –

Mixers

Location: UK&I - Remote

At Xylem, we’re committed to solving water challenges through innovation, expertise, and strong customer partnership. Within our Flygt brand, we provide market-leading mixing solutions for public utility and industrial applications. We are now looking for a Business Development Manager – Mixers to help drive profitable growth across the region.

This is a highly customer-facing, field-based sales role focused on developing opportunities within the installed base. We are looking for someone who enjoys being out with customers, visiting sites, carrying out equipment surveys, inspecting mixer installations, and advising clients on upgrade and replacement opportunities that improve operational performance and reliability.

This role will suit a commercially minded sales professional who is confident on client sites and comfortable engaging directly with operators, engineers, and decision-makers. It is ideally suited to someone who thrives in shorter-cycle, operational sales activity and enjoys identifying practical solutions for customers, rather than managing long, complex Capex project discussions.

In this role, you will take ownership of regional sales growth for the Flygt Mixer product line, with a strong focus on Opex-driven opportunities and installed base development. You will build relationships with customers across the region and act as a trusted advisor by understanding their operational challenges and identifying where upgrades, replacements, or improvements are needed.

A key part of the position will involve visiting client sites, carrying out surveys and inspections of installed mixers, and providing clear, credible feedback to customers on equipment condition, risks, and recommended actions. You will use these insights to generate opportunities, build a strong sales pipeline, and convert business in a way that delivers value for both the customer and Xylem.

You will also support channel partners where relevant, contribute market and competitive insight, and collaborate closely with internal teams including sales, product management, and marketing to help strengthen our position in the market.

We are looking for a sales professional with experience in a technical, industrial, or mechanical equipment environment. Experience within water, wastewater, treatment, pumping, mixing, or related process applications would be highly advantageous.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable in a field-based role and motivated by direct customer engagement. You should enjoy visiting customer sites, assessing equipment and applications, and turning technical observations into commercial opportunities. You will be confident presenting recommendations to clients and building credibility through a practical, solutions-focused approach.

This is not a role for someone primarily motivated by long-cycle Capex project sales. Instead, we are looking for someone who is energised by front-line customer interaction, operational sales activity, and helping clients make informed decisions around maintenance, upgrades, and replacement needs.

Key skills and experience

You will likely bring experience in business development, technical sales, account management, or application sales within an industrial or engineering-led environment. You should have strong customer-facing skills and be confident engaging with a wide range of stakeholders on site and in commercial discussions.

We are particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate:

• Experience in technical or industrial sales, ideally within water, wastewater, pumping, mixing, or related equipment markets.
• A strong customer-facing approach and confidence working directly on client sites.
• The ability to carry out site surveys, inspect installed equipment, and identify upgrade or replacement opportunities.
• Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to building and converting a sales pipeline.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to present practical recommendations clearly and credibly.
• A hands-on, self-starting style with the ability to work independently across a regional territory.
• The ability to build trust quickly and develop strong long-term customer relationships.

Why join Xylem?

This is an opportunity to join a purpose-driven global organisation at the forefront of water technology. At Xylem, you’ll be part of a team committed to solving meaningful customer challenges while supporting more sustainable and resilient water systems around the world.

You’ll have the chance to work with a respected brand, a strong product offering, and a collaborative team environment, while playing a visible role in delivering growth and customer value across the region.

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.