Xylem Inc

Sales Representative

Xylem Inc$80K — $100K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2 years of sales experience or equivalent exposure to core business principles, with a preference for a Bachelor's Degree
  • Experience in rental sales or outside business development, ideally in pumps or industrial equipment
  • Knowledge of Godwin pump applications and dewatering systems is a plus
  • Proficiency in CRM tools, particularly Salesforce
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and opportunity assessment skills
  • Excellent communication and negotiation abilities
  • Proven track record of converting business opportunities into revenue

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain relationships with customers and contractors to drive sales
  • Promote and sell rental pump systems and related temporary pumping solutions
  • Identify and pursue new business opportunities in various sectors
  • Meet and exceed revenue and margin targets within assigned territory
  • Partner with operations to ensure timely equipment delivery and support
  • Conduct site visits to assess needs and recommend rental solutions
  • Prepare accurate quotes and rental recommendations based on client requirements

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) plan with company contributions
  • Generous paid time off and parental leave
  • Tuition reimbursement for further education opportunities
Full Job Description
Xylem is hiring a Sales Rep!
Xylem is hiring a Rental Sales Representative to represent our legacy Godwin brand. The Sales Rep is responsible for driving rental growth for Godwin pumps, bypass systems, and related dewatering solutions within an assigned territory. This role focuses on developing and executing sales strategies that expand the customer base, increase rental revenue, and strengthen long-term customer relationships across municipal, industrial, construction, and emergency response markets.

The representative identifies new opportunities, manages existing accounts, and works closely with operations and service teams to deliver responsive, reliable rental solutions that meet customer needs. Success in this role requires strong commercial acumen, excellent communication and negotiation skills, and the ability to independently manage a territory while delivering results in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

Sales
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers, contractors, municipalities, and industrial accounts
  • Promote and sell Godwin rental pump systems, accessories, bypass setups, and temporary pumping solutions
  • Identify and pursue new business opportunities in dewatering, sewer bypass, stormwater control, emergency pumping, and industrial applications
  • Meet and exceed rental revenue, margin, and activity targets
  • Partner with branch operations and service teams to ensure timely delivery, setup, and support of rental equipment
  • Conduct site visits to assess customer needs and recommend appropriate Godwin rental solutions
  • Prepare quotes, proposals, and rental recommendations based on application requirements

Customer Service
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to customers by responding quickly to inquiries and project needs
  • Resolve customer concerns and coordinate with internal teams to provide effective solutions
  • Ensure a high-quality customer experience throughout the rental lifecycle
  • Support customers during urgent and emergency pumping situations with speed and professionalism

Territory and Business Development
  • Analyze market activity, competitor presence, and customer trends to uncover growth opportunities
  • Develop territory plans focused on increasing market share for Godwin rental offerings
  • Build relationships with engineers, plant personnel, superintendents, project managers, and purchasing teams
  • Maintain a healthy opportunity pipeline and document activity in CRM systems
  • Represent Godwin at customer meetings, job sites, industry events, and networking opportunities

Inventory and Equipment Coordination
  • Maintain awareness of available rental fleet, equipment status, and utilization
  • Coordinate with operations teams on equipment availability, movement, and customer delivery schedules
  • Support accurate tracking of pump rentals, accessories, hoses, fuel tanks, and related assets
  • Collaborate on fleet needs based on customer demand and market trends

Contract Management
  • Prepare and manage rental contracts, quotations, and supporting documentation
  • Ensure all rental agreements are accurate, complete, and aligned with pricing and terms
  • Coordinate deposits, billing requirements, extensions, modifications, and rental closeouts
  • Support contract compliance and proper documentation of customer agreements

Administrative Tasks
  • Maintain accurate customer records, opportunity updates, and sales activity in CRM tools such as Salesforce
  • Generate reports on sales activity, account development, pipeline status, and territory performance
  • Assist with forecasting, account planning, and branch communication
  • Complete administrative responsibilities in a timely and organized manner

Safety and Maintenance
  • Promote a strong safety culture in all customer and job site interactions
  • Ensure rental solutions are presented and deployed with attention to safe operating practices
  • Communicate safety guidelines and equipment usage expectations to customers
  • Work with service and operations teams to ensure equipment is maintained and ready for rental
  • Support compliance with company and customer safety requirements


High Impact Behaviors:
  • Continuous Professional Development: Actively builds product, application, and industry knowledge in pump rental, bypass, and dewatering solutions
  • Collaboration and Teamwork: Works effectively across sales, service, dispatch, and operations teams to deliver excellent customer outcomes
  • Results Driven Performance: Maintains a strong focus on growth, responsiveness, and execution to achieve territory and revenue goals

Qualifications:
  • Sales experience-2 years of sales experience, or equivalent work experience providing exposure to core business principles. Bachelor's Degree preferred
  • Proven experience in rental sales, outside sales, business development, or territory sales, preferably in pumps, industrial equipment, construction equipment, or related markets
  • Familiarity with Godwin pump applications, dewatering, bypass pumping, temporary pumping systems, or fluid handling solutions preferred
  • Strong proficiency in CRM and business management software such as Salesforce
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and opportunity assessment skills
  • Excellent communication, relationship-building, and negotiation abilities
  • Demonstrated ability to identify and convert business opportunities into revenue

Salary:

The estimated salary range for this position is $80,000 to $100,000 plus bonus. Starting pay is dependent on multiple factors, such as skills, experience and work location, and is not typically at the top of the range. 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.

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About Xylem Inc

Xylem is a water technology company that designs and manufactures innovative solutions to meet the world's water needs. They provide water and wastewater applications with a broad portfolio of products and services that address the full cycle of water, from collection, distribution and use to the return of water to the environment. Xylem operates in more than 150 countries and has a workforce of over 17,000 employees. The company was spun off from ITT Corporation in 2011 and is headquartered in Rye Brook, New York.
Learn more about Xylem Inc
Size
17,300 employees
Market Cap
$19.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$254 million
5 Year Trend
+6.6%
Revenue
$4.8 billion
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