CareerPlan

Business Development Manager, Vertical Expansion

Lainate, ITFull-time2026-09-01 → 2026-11-11

Core

Drive business growth and market expansion for Xylem's Water Supply and Sanitation (WSS) vertical across Europe, focusing on Industrial and Municipal sectors.

Role type

Business Development Manager (Vertical Expansion)

Builds

New business opportunities, strategic initiatives, and market presence for water and wastewater treatment processes and pumping applications.

Domain

Water technology / Industrial and Municipal wastewater treatment

Required skills

Go-to-market strategy, channel expansion, market analysis, demand forecasting, product strategy, pricing strategy, partnership development, sales negotiation, pipeline management, data analysis, technical commercial support.

Preferred skills

Power BI, extensive travel within Europe.

Responsibilities

Lead business development initiatives to strengthen market presence; identify and execute new business opportunities; develop go-to-market and vertical growth strategies; conduct market analysis and monitor competitor activities; forecast demand for rental assets and capital sales; support product line growth and new launches; design customized solutions for specific verticals; develop distribution channels and third-party partnerships; collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Product teams on proposals and negotiations; manage the European opportunity funnel; generate performance reports and dashboards; conduct post-mortem analysis on lost opportunities; accompany regional teams on customer visits and site feasibility studies.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC