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. We're Hiring an Executive Account Specialist! Xylem is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Executive Account Specialist to lead strategic inside sales initiatives and cultivate long-term customer relationships within the water and wastewater industry. This role is responsible for selling products and services across multiple channels, serving as the primary post-sale contact, and driving customer satisfaction, retention, and revenue growth with aftermarket sales. The ideal candidate will demonstrate urgency, strategic thinking, and a mastery of sales techniques to close complex deals and support high-value accounts. What you'll do:Engage new and existing customers to drive recurring and new business opportunities. Develop and deliver compelling quotes and proposals tailored to customer needs. Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and account retention. Maintain accurate CRM records for forecasting and pipeline management. Stay current on Xylem and customer technologies to remain a trusted advisor. Mentor and support junior Account Specialists, leading critical and complex sales efforts. Manage and close high-impact sales with key strategic accounts. Collaborate effectively across departments and with outside sales teams to meet revenue targets. Demonstrate consultative selling and solution-based recommendations. Perform other duties as assigned. What you'll bring:Education. Required: High School Diploma or equivalent with 10 years of experience. Preferred: Bachelor’s degree (BA/ BS)Experience & Skills. Aftermarket sales experience. Knowledge of Water treatment preferred. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and influence sales strategy. Experience mentoring and leading others in complex sales scenarios. Proficient in SAP ERP and Microsoft Dynamics CRM systems. Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)Effective cross-functional communication for alignment and information sharing. Occasional local travel required (approximately 10%) to visit customers.