Job Summary:
The Business Developer II is responsible for identifying opportunities for business growth, optimizing marketing strategies, and contributing to the company’s long-term success. This role involves analyzing business processes and finances, implementing business plans, and establishing effective networks.
Responsibilities:
• Analyzing Business Operations: Evaluate and expand business operations to drive sustained growth.
• Revenue Monitoring: Monitor revenue streams and identify opportunities to increase profitability.
• Sales and Marketing Strategy: Evaluate and improve sales, marketing, and branding strategies.
• Market Analysis: Perform competitor analysis to gain an increased market share and develop new lines of business based on consumer behavior.
• Client Relationships: Develop client relationships and strengthen industry partnerships.
• Business Negotiations: Negotiate and close business deals that promote sustained revenue.
High Impact Behaviors:
• Strategic Vision and Foresight: Senior professionals should have the ability to develop and communicate a clear vision for the future, anticipate trends, and prepare the organization to adapt to changes. This involves understanding the broader industry context and aligning team efforts with long-term objectives.
• Mentorship and Talent Development: They should actively mentor junior colleagues, helping to shape the next generation of leaders. This includes sharing knowledge, providing guidance, and supporting career development opportunities for their teams.
• Influential Leadership: Senior professionals must be able to influence and inspire others, both within and outside the organization. This requires strong communication skills, credibility, and the ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
Qualifications:
• A bachelor’s degree in business, economics, finance, or a related field with at least 5 years experience or equivalent work experience that provides exposure to fundamental theories, principles, and concepts.
• Previous experience as a Business Development Specialist in a related industry.
• Proficiency in integrated business management and CRM software, such as NetSuite and Odoo.
• Advanced knowledge of business development, marketing strategies, and brand expansion.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Innovation: Propose creative solutions.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and software is also beneficial.
• Planning, Scheduling, Budgeting & Resource allocation.
• Effectively manage improvement projects throughout the project’s life cycle, ensuring strategic alignment and deliverable focus.
Travel Requirement: 50% regional travel
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.
