Business development manager Water Utility EEC

Xylem is a leading water technology company committed to "solving water" by creating innovative and smart technology solutions to meet the world's water, wastewater and energy needsXylem’s well-known global brands have served the water market for many decades with products sold in more than 150 countries. The Company's more than 16,500 employees bring broad applications expertise with a strong focus on identifying comprehensive, sustainable solutions. Xylem does business with more than 40 market-leading product brands.

For more information on how Xylem can help you, go to www.xylem.com

XYLEM Water Solutions Kft. is looking for a new colleague for the following position:

Business Development Manager

(Water utility segment) 

           Position open to any location in Central Eastern Europe 

TASKS

• Develops a broad annual business plan for Water Utility segment, consistent with organizational goals and objectives.

• Communicates plans to Business Development Managers and Growth Center staff, directing and coordinating the implementation of initiatives. Ensures staff are trained & supported adequately, and promotes team building to achieve set targets.

• Provides segment specific marketing support and is responsible for the provision of relevant technical support and training on Water Utility segment related products to internal and external customers.

• Map- and identify new areas/applications of development in WU segment

• Work out the development strategy for identified areas/applications 

• Co-operate with Area Sales Managers to implement new ideas and execute the planned strategy

• Co-operate & support distributor partners in export countries 

• Monitors, analyses and reports on segment progress and market opportunities to Regional Managers and other managers as required.

• Produces monthly reports including competitor analysis, market trends, marketing opportunities and initiatives, internal/external technical support and training planned/provided to Regional Managers and relevant business leaders.

• Meets with consultants, customers and appropriate sources to market our products.

• Develop Marketing tools (Product brochures, Customer testimonials, case stories, Presentations, Trade Show displays) in collaboration with Marketing

• Supports communication at all levels of the company through presentations at information sessions, to facilitate open and effective communication, and improve employee product knowledge.

• Develop Pricing strategy, Price list management & Quotation process in coordination with the Technical Support Manager

• Organize Product launches, promotion and commercial support

REQUIRED SKILLS / EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS

• University or College degree  (in technical or engineering field)
• 5yrs+ experience in water utility field
• Fluent in English and Russian is a must
• Good IT skills (MS Office)
• Customer-oriented and financial-minded
• Initial and leading character
• Strong presentation and negotiation skills
• Change agent
• Competent in problem solving, team building, planning, and decision making skills
• Excellent organizational and follow-up skills
• Driving license
• Ability to travel 25-40% or work days

OUR OFFER

• Work experience in international company
• Excellent atmosphere, friendly environment, teamwork
• Internal development opportunities
• Competitive compensation package
• Other benefits
• Teambuilding events

LOCATION

Position open to any location in Central Eastern Europe