Specialist, Business Development, WSS West

Job Description

## Specialist, Business Development, WSS WestBewerben: Hybrid: Perth: Darwin: Kalgoorlie: Full time: Heute ausgeschrieben: Enddatum: 16. Oktober 2026 (Noch 28 Tage Zeit für Bewerbung): R50623Xylem ist ein Fortune 500 Wassertechnologieunternehmen mit global 23.000 Mitarbeitenden in über 100 Ländern und einer Mission: unseren Kunden durch innovative Technologielösungen und unser Fachwissen bei der Lösung von Wasserproblemen und -herausforderungen zu helfen. Wir sind der weltweit führende Anbieter effizienter, innovativer und nachhaltiger Wassertechnologien, die dafür sorgen, dass unser Wasser nachhaltig genutzt, optimal verwaltet, erhalten und wiederverwendet wird.

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We are looking for a commercially minded and relationship-focused **Business Development Specialist** to help grow our **Xylem Water Solutions (WSS)** business. Reporting to the Sales Manager, this is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys building meaningful partnerships, creating new opportunities, and making a positive impact across the water industry.

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Working across sectors including Mining, Industrial, Power Generation and Municipal, you will collaborate with customers, consultants and industry partners to help position Xylem as a trusted leader in sustainable water solutions.**About the role**This role is centred on building connections, understanding customer needs, and identifying opportunities to support growth across your market segment.

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You will work closely with colleagues across sales, marketing and the broader business to strengthen customer relationships, share market insights, and contribute to strategic initiatives across WA, NT and SA.If you enjoy working with people, influencing outcomes, and helping organisations solve complex water challenges, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.**Key Responsibilities*** Build and nurture strong relationships across your assigned segment and region Identify and develop opportunities that support business growth and customer success* Partner with consulting engineers, specifiers, project stakeholders and industry networks* Lead engagement activities with Engineering Consultancy Firms and EPC organisations* Collaborate with sales teams to generate and convert high-quality opportunities* Gather and share customer, market and competitor insights to inform business strategy* Develop customer-focused value propositions, sales tools and market development plans* Represent Xylem at industry events, customer meetings and sector forums**Skills and Experience**We welcome people who bring curiosity, commercial awareness and a genuine interest in building trusted, long-term customer relationships.

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You might have gained your experience in business development, sales, consulting, engineering, operations or another customer-focused role. Experience across mining, water, infrastructure or industrial markets would be valuable, but we're also open to hearing from people with transferable skills and relevant sector exposure.

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Experience or strengths in some of the following areas would be highly regarded:* Building and nurturing customer relationships within mining, resources, engineering, infrastructure or industrial environments* Engaging with a range of stakeholders and helping bring people together around shared goals* Working collaboratively across diverse teams, functions and locations* Communicating with customers at operational, technical and senior leadership levels* Listening carefully to customer needs and developing a strong understanding of their challenges* Applying commercial thinking to identify opportunities that create value for customers and the business* Working with mining companies, engineering consultants or EPC contractors, noting this experience is welcome but not essential* Qualifications in Engineering, Business, Marketing or a related discipline, where relevant to your experience and career path**Benefits*** Market leading salary plus company bonus program* Company-funded income protection insurance* Subsidised health insurance for you and your immediate family* 12% standard plus a bonus 1% company contribution to invest in your retirement* Opportunities to participate in the Xylem Watermark volunteer program, including paid volunteer leave to support global and local water security projects* Flexible working agreements* Gym membership discounts and wellbeing programs* Additional leave entitlements* Structured learning and career development pathways**Why Join Xylem**At Xylem, we're passionate about solving the world's toughest water challenges.

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Join a team where your ideas, relationships and expertise can make a real difference. Together, we'll help create a more sustainable future through innovative water solutions.

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At Xylem, we encourage applications from women, people of diverse backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and individuals with different experiences and perspectives. Even if you don't meet every requirement, we'd love to hear from you.