Rental Sales Rep. - Ireland

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 are looking for a commercially driven Rental Sales Rep to lead the growth of our rental and product sales business across the Island of Ireland. This role is focused on developing new customer relationships, expanding existing accounts, and delivering profitable rental and sales solutions that support customer operations across wastewater, bypass, dewatering, and temporary pumping applications.

The successful candidate will combine strong sales capability with technical understanding and a customer-first mindset. You will work closely with the local WSS team to ensure responsive and high-quality rental/sales solutions are delivered safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive rental and sales revenue growth across the Island of Ireland through proactive business development and account management.
• Identify and develop opportunities within municipal water utilities, industrial customers, contractors, Quarry / Mining and infrastructure projects.
• Build strong relationships with customers, consultants, framework partners, and key stakeholders.
• Promote the full rental / sales portfolio including pumps, bypass systems, treatment solutions, and associated services.
• Develop sales plans and territory strategies aligned to regional objectives and growth targets.
• Prepare quotations, negotiate commercial terms, and manage contracts through to successful delivery.
• Collaborate with local WSS Team to ensure excellent customer experience and project execution.
• Maintain accurate pipeline management and forecasting using CRM/Salesforce tools.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and customer requirements to identify new opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, environmental, and company standards.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in sales, business development, or account management within rental, water, pumps, utilities, infrastructure, or industrial sectors.
• Strong commercial awareness with a track record of achieving growth targets.
• Technical understanding of pumping, dewatering, temporary water systems, or related equipment would be advantageous.
• Ability to build credibility and long-term customer relationships across multiple stakeholder levels.
• Self-motivated, resilient, and comfortable working autonomously within a regional territory.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Experience using CRM/Saleforce systems and sales reporting tools.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Desirable Experience
• Experience within the water industry or temporary rental solutions environment.
• Experience in Sales, Business development and Account management
• Understanding of municipal utility frameworks and contractor networks.
• Knowledge of wastewater bypass, stormwater management, and emergency response solutions.
• 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.