Senior Sales Engineer (m/f/d) Treatment Aquatics – Madrid

Job Details

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.

Xylem is a global leader in water technology, dedicated to solving the world’s most critical water challenges. Through innovation, smart infrastructure, and advanced analytics, we help communities and industries transport, treat, analyze, and efficiently use water.

At Xylem Water Solutions, collaboration, sustainability, and technological excellence are at the core of everything we do. Our teams are empowered to take ownership, drive innovation, and deliver solutions that create real-world impact.

As part of our continued growth, we are looking for an experienced Senior Sales Engineer (m/f/d) Treatment Aquatics – Madrid to support strategic initiatives and strengthen our project execution capabilities.

The Role

As Senior Sales Engineer – Treatment Aquatics, you will be responsible for developing the market for Xylem’s aquatics treatment solutions, focusing on public swimming pools, municipalities, and engineering partners. You will actively acquire new customers, build strategic relationships, and expand Xylem’s presence in the Iberian market.

Key Responsibilities

Drive business development and sales growth for aquatics water treatment solutions in Spain and Portugal
Identify and acquire new customers in the public swimming pool sector
Develop relationships with municipalities, consulting engineers, and pool operators
Promote Xylem solutions including disinfection systems, pumps, monitoring and control technologies
Monitor market developments and competitor activities

Represent Xylem at industry events, exhibitions, and customer meetings in Spain
back-office support
Lead negotiations and close sales contracts
Maintain and manage opportunities in the CRM system
Provide monthly forecasts and pipeline updates

Qualifications:

Degree in Engineering, Environmental Technology, Water Technology, or a related technical discipline
Experience in technical sales, application engineering, or business development
Strong understanding of water treatment technologies, pumps, or aquatics systems
Experience working with municipal customers or public infrastructure projects
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Strong commercial mindset with the ability to develop new markets and customers
Experience using CRM systems for sales management

Fluent Spanish and English (Portuguese is a plus)
Willingness to travel 50% or more within Spain and Portugal

Why Join Xylem

Work on projects that support critical water infrastructure and sustainability

High-impact role with strong organizational visibility

Collaborative, innovation-driven culture

Opportunities for professional growth within a global organization

Autonomy paired with strong leadership support

competitive total rewards package that supports employee wellbeing, growth, and work-life balance, tailored to local market practice

For questions about this position, please contact Ward Barbar, Talent Acquisition Partner, Europe, at +49 172 6976222.

Everyone is Welcome

Xylem is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where individuals feel a sense of belonging — regardless of nationality, race, religion, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For us, diversity, equity, and inclusion are more than policies or programs — they are fundamental to our culture and a key driver of long-term innovation and success.

We look forward to receiving your application!

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.