Sales Manager Treatment - Vietnam & Philippines

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 with23,000 employeesoperating 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.

Job Summary:

The Sales Manager - Vietnam & Philippines is responsible for driving profitable growth of Xylem's Treatment business across Vietnam and the Philippines. The role will lead sales development, channel partner management, account planning, project pursuit, and customer engagement for Leopold, Sanitaire, Wedeco UV & Ozone, Wallace & Tiernan, ATG UV, and Flygt Mixing technologies. The position will work closely with distributors, consultants, EPC contractors, municipalities, utilities, and industrial customers to identify, develop, and secure treatment projects while expanding Xylem's market presence in both countries.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Sales & Business Development

• Achieve annual order, revenue, and profitability targets for Vietnam and the Philippines.
• Identify, qualify, and develop municipal and industrial water and wastewater treatment opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with utilities, consultants, EPC contractors, government agencies, and end users.
• Lead opportunity development from early specification through project award.
• Develop sales strategies and account plans for key customers and strategic projects.
• Prepare commercial proposals and support contract negotiations through order closure.
• Maintain accurate opportunity pipelines, forecasts, and reporting through Salesforce.

Channel Partner Management

• Manage and develop distributors and channel partners in Vietnam and the Philippines.
• Establish annual business plans with channel partners.
• Conduct regular opportunity reviews, pipeline assessments, and growth planning sessions.
• Train partners on product positioning, applications, and competitive differentiation.
• Identify and appoint additional channel partners where required to support market growth.

Project Pursuit & Specification Development

• Drive specification activities with engineering consultants and project stakeholders.
• Support treatment process discussions and technology evaluations.
• Coordinate internal resources to develop technical and commercial solutions.
• Lead competitive positioning and win strategies for target projects.
• Identify funding programs, infrastructure investments, and emerging project opportunities.

Market Development

• Develop annual growth plans for Vietnam and Philippines treatment markets.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, regulatory developments, and capital investment programs.
• Develop strategic relationships with key municipal utilities and industrial customers.
• Represent Xylem at industry conferences, technical seminars, and networking events.

     Cross Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with applications, engineering, service, and product management teams.
• Support project handover activities following order receipt.
• Identify aftermarket, service, and upgrade opportunities within the installed base.
• Support regional strategic initiatives and key account programs.

Geographic Scope

• Vietnam
• Philippines

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Annual Orders Achievement
• Revenue Achievement
• Gross Margin Performance
• Pipeline Growth
• Forecast Accuracy
• New Customer Acquisition
• Channel Partner Performance
• Strategic Project Wins
• Specification Success Rate
• Salesforce Compliance

 EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in:

• Environmental Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Water Resources Engineering
• Business with relevant industry experience

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 5-10 years of Sales or Business Development experience in Water, Wastewater, Environmental, or Industrial markets.
• Proven experience selling equipment or solutions into municipal and industrial treatment applications.
• Experience working with consultants, utilities, EPC contractors, and government agencies.
• Demonstrated success managing distributors and channel partners.
• Experience with filtration, aeration, disinfection, UV, ozone, chlorination, or wastewater treatment technologies preferred.
• Fluency in English required (written & spoken).
• Fluency in Vietnamese strongly required (written & spoken).
• Tagalog proficiency is desirable but not mandatory.
• Willingness to travel extensively throughout Southeast Asia.

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.