Executive Account Specialist

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.

Executive Account Specialist – Xylem is seeking a dynamic and results‑driven professional to lead strategic inside sales initiatives and cultivate long‑term customer relationships within the water and wastewater industry. This role is responsible for selling products and services across multiple channels, serving as the primary post‑sale contact, and driving customer satisfaction, retention, and revenue growth with aftermarket sales.

• Engage new and existing customers to drive recurring and new business opportunities
• Develop and deliver compelling quotes and proposals tailored to customer needs
• Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and account retention
• Maintain accurate CRM records for forecasting and pipeline management
• Stay current on Xylem and customer technologies to remain a trusted advisor
• Mentor and support junior Account Specialists, leading critical and complex sales efforts
• Manage and close high‑impact sales with key strategic accounts
• Collaborate effectively across departments and with outside sales teams to meet revenue targets
• Demonstrate consultative selling and solution‑based recommendations
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Required:
  
  High School Diploma or equivalent with 10+ years of experience
• Preferred:
  Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS)

• Proven mastery of sales techniques and processes
• Advanced knowledge of Evoqua products and solutions
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and influence sales strategy
• Experience mentoring and leading others in complex sales scenarios
• Proficient in ERP and CRM systems
• Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Effective cross‑functional communication for alignment and information sharing
• Occasional travel required (approximately 10%)

Salary: The estimated salary range for this position is $65,000 to $85,000 plus bonus. Starting pay is dependent on multiple factors, such as skills, experience, and work location.

At Xylem we offer a competitive compensation package with a generous benefit package, including Medical, Dental, Vision plans, 401(k) with company contribution, paid time off, paid parental leave and tuition reimbursement.

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.

We prioritize our employees' well‑being through inclusion and belonging as well as our Employee Resource Groups (ERG). Proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (including disability and veterans) and affirmative action workplace, Xylem fosters an inclusive environment free from discrimination or harassment.

We reserve the right to modify this job description and assign additional duties as needed. Xylem is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to enable all employees to perform their essential job functions.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Sales and Business Development

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing