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.
Location: South Florida or Latin America
Position Summary We are seeking a driven and experienced Sales Representative to lead the growth of our CEDI (Continuous Electrodeionization) business throughout Latin America. This role will be responsible for developing new business opportunities, managing customer relationships, and driving revenue growth across key industrial and water treatment markets. The ideal candidate will have strong technical and commercial expertise in water treatment solutions, with specific experience in CEDI technology, experience with Reverse Osmosis (RO), and be fully bilingual in English and Spanish.
Key Responsibilities The Sales Representative will identify, develop, and close new business opportunities for CEDI solutions across Latin America. This person will build and maintain strong relationships with end users, EPCs, OEMs, channel partners, and consulting engineers. They will develop territory growth strategies, maintain an active sales pipeline, and execute sales plans to achieve or exceed revenue targets.
The role will also involve working closely with application engineering, product management, and customer support teams to provide customers with technically sound and commercially competitive solutions. The Sales Representative will prepare proposals, lead negotiations, support contract discussions, and ensure smooth project handoff after award. In addition, the individual will represent the company at industry events, trade shows, and customer meetings throughout the region.
Required Qualifications Candidates must have proven sales experience in industrial water treatment, membrane systems, or related process technologies. Direct experience selling CEDI technology is required. Candidates must also have experience with Reverse Osmosis (RO) technology, though the primary sales focus of the role will be CEDI. Experience selling into OEMs is required. The successful candidate must be fully bilingual in English and Spanish, with strong verbal and written communication skills in both languages.
Candidates should also demonstrate the ability to manage complex technical sales processes across multiple countries and customer types. A strong understanding of water purification applications in industries such as power, pharmaceuticals, microelectronics, food and beverage, and general industrial markets is preferred.
Preferred Qualifications A bachelor’s degree in engineering, chemistry, environmental science, business, or a related field is preferred. Experience working in Latin American markets and understanding regional business practices, distribution models, and customer expectations is highly desirable. Portuguese language skills would be a plus, but are not required.
Key Competencies The ideal candidate will combine technical credibility with strong commercial instincts. They should be highly self-motivated, able to work independently, and comfortable traveling extensively across Latin America. Strong relationship-building skills, strategic thinking, negotiation ability, and cross-cultural communication are essential for success in this role.
Travel Requirements This role requires frequent travel throughout Latin America to meet with customers, partners, and internal stakeholders.
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.
At Xylem, you'll not only contribute to solving water issues but also have the chance to make a difference through our paid Volunteer Program, Xylem Watermark. 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.
Please note that the information in this job description outlines the general nature of the position and is not an exhaustive list of duties. Xylem is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to enable all employees to perform their essential job functions. We reserve the right to modify this job description and assign additional duties as needed. Embrace the opportunity to be part of Xylem's transformative journey in shaping the future of water technology! #XylemCareers #GlobalImpact #WaterInnovation
Skills Required
- Proven sales experience in industrial water treatment, membrane systems, or related process technologies
- Direct experience selling CEDI (Continuous Electrodeionization) technology
- Experience with Reverse Osmosis (RO) technology
- Experience selling into OEMs
- Fully bilingual in English and Spanish (verbal and written)
- Ability to manage complex technical sales processes across multiple countries and customer types
- Frequent travel throughout Latin America
- Strong understanding of water purification applications in industries such as power, pharmaceuticals, microelectronics, food & beverage (preferred)
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, chemistry, environmental science, business, or related field
- Experience working in Latin American markets and understanding regional business practices and distribution models
- Portuguese language skills
What We Do
Xylem |ˈzīləm| 1) The tissue in plants that brings water upward from the roots; 2) a leading global water technology company. Xylem, a leading global water technology company dedicated to solving the world’s most challenging water issues, is the leading global provider of efficient, innovative and sustainable water technologies improving the way water is used, managed, conserved and re-used. Our international team is unified in a common purpose: creating advanced technology and other trusted solutions to solve the world’s water challenges. We are committed to creating an organization of inclusion and diversity, where everyone feels involved, respected, valued and connected, and where everyone is free to bring their authentic selves and ideas. If you are excited and passionate about helping us #letssolvewater, we want to hear from you!
