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.We are seeking a commercially minded and relationship-driven Business Development Specialist to help drive growth across our Xylem Water Solutions (WSS) business.
Reporting to the Sales Manager, this is an exciting opportunity for a strategic business development specialist who enjoys working across markets, engaging with industry stakeholders across but not limited to the Mining, Industrial, Power Generation and Municipal sectors, helping position Xylem as a trusted water solutions partner.You will focus on identifying and developing growth opportunities within your segment, while working closely with sales, marketing and the broader business.
This is a highly external-facing role centred on market development, customer engagement and relationship-building.
You will also support sales and marketing plans, contribute market insights, and help position Xylem as a trusted solutions provider across Australia, New Zealand and PNG.Key responsibilitiesIdentify and pursue growth opportunities across your assigned segment and regionBuild solid relationships with customers, consulting engineers,



specifiers and project stakeholdersLead business development activity with Engineering Consultancy Firms and EPC organisationsGenerate qualified leads and support sales teams to convert opportunities into growthAnalyse market trends, competitor activity and customer insights to inform strategyDevelop sales enablement materials, value propositions and market plans to support go-to-market successHigh level of domestic and some international travelAbout youExperience in business development, sales or marketing within a technical or engineering-related environmentDemonstrated success in growth strategy, lead generation and identifying new market opportunitiesStrong communication and relationship-building skills with customers, consultants and internal stakeholdersAnalytical capability to interpret market, customer and competitor data and turn it into actionCommercial awareness and confidence working across strategic planning and customer-facing activityWillingness and flexibility to travel frequently across Australia, New Zealand and PNGTertiary qualifications in Engineering, Marketing,



Business or a related field desirableBenefitsCompetitive salary + company bonus programCompany-funded income protection insuranceSubsidised health insurance for you and your immediate family13% superannuationGym membership discounts and wellbeing benefitsAdditional leave entitlementsStructured training and career development pathwaysXylem Watermark volunteer program participationWhy join XylemAt Xylem, you will have the opportunity to take on a strategic, externally focused role where you can build strong industry relationships, influence go-to-market direction and help drive growth across our Water Solutions business.
You will join a collaborative team environment with exposure to key customers, consultants, contractors and stakeholders across Australia, New Zealand and PNG.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.Inclusion and Belonging at Xylem Inclusion and Belonging are fundamental to how we enable our customers to tackle global water challenges.
Learn more about our commitment to Inclusion and Belonging.
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📌 Specialist, Business Development, Wss East (Brisbane)
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📍 Brisbane