Join Xylem in the global mission to #LetsSolveWater! 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. **Xylem** is committed to being the global leader in providing efficient and sustainable water technologies. We pride ourselves on actively listening, learning, and adapting to local environments, fostering collaborative partnerships with both customers and communities to deliver impactful water solutions. We are currently seeking an **External Sales Representative** to join our team at the **Townsville location** . This role is critical in driving Xylem’s sales objectives within the designated territory, with a focus on promoting our diverse range of products to industries such as mining and other industrial sectors. **Role Responsibilities:** + Develop and execute a comprehensive sales plan in collaboration with the Sales Manager to achieve sales, profit, and growth targets. + Conduct regular sales visits as outlined in the sales plan, offering expert product advice and engineering solutions to customers. + Identify and capitalize on new business opportunities by leveraging market intelligence, tender information, and future construction project leads. + Prepare reports and other necessary documentation in accordance with branch and customer requirements. + Contribute to the sales team by attending meetings and providing updates on sales progress and CRM system usage to the Sales Manager. + Serve as a trusted advisor to customers, addressing technical or service-related inquiries, ensuring customer satisfaction, and driving repeat business. **Qualifications & Skills:** + A qualification in Sales, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field is highly desirable. + Proven experience in sales, with a strong track record of lead generation and deal closure in customer-facing roles. + Proficiency in CRM tools, Microsoft Office applications, and other sales management systems. + Excellent interpersonal communication skills with the ability to effectively engage with customers. + A customer-centric approach with a passion for delivering exceptional service and tailored solutions. **Benefits:** + Professional training and career development opportunities. + Participation in our company bonus program. + Subsidised health insurance for you and your immediate family. + Discounts on gym memberships and other wellbeing benefits. + Company-funded income protection coverage. + An opportunity to make a meaningful impact by participating in Xylem’s volunteer program, **Watermark** . Apply now to become a valued member of Xylem’s mission to solve global water challenges! 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 diversity, equity and inclusion in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.