Posted 3 weeks ago

Sales Operations & Business Intelligence Analyst

Xylem Water Systems USA LLC United States of America, Charlotte
Remote Full Time

Job description

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. The Role: As the Sales Operations & Business Intelligence Analyst – Growth Execution (Americas), you will power the analytical engine behind Xylem’s growth and transformation strategy. Sitting at the intersection of sales operations, commercial strategy, and data intelligence, this role transforms complex business data into clear, executive‑ready insights that improve forecast accuracy, strengthen sales discipline, and accelerate growth execution. You will partner closely with Sales leadership, Growth and Continuous Improvement (CI) teams, and country leaders across the Americas to elevate data quality, modernize reporting, and enable faster, more disciplined, data‑driven decision‑making. This role is ideal for someone who is anticipatory, business‑immersed, and proactive—someone who seeks to identify risks and opportunities before they appear in standard metrics and who is eager to deeply understand how the business operates. Core

Responsibilities

Analyze commercial and transformation data to identify performance gaps, early‑warning risks, and growth opportunities Strengthen forecasting accuracy and pipeline visibility through Salesforce reporting, CRM data governance, and improved data discipline Build, maintain, and enhance Power BI dashboards supporting performance reviews, strategic initiatives, and transformation execution Conduct deep‑dive analyses on bookings, revenue, margin, backlog, funnel health, and project profitability Prepare executive‑ready presentations and data visualizations for regional and country leadership reviews Collaborate with Growth, CI, Sales, and country leaders to support transformation workshops, execution tracking, and follow‑through Drive reporting automation and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce manual effort and improve insight quality Support adjacent analytical missions including inventory turnover, funnel reviews, channel performance, and execution effectiveness Stakeholder Engagement Act as a trusted business partner to Sales, Finance, Inside Sales, Operations, Channel Strategy, Growth, and CI teams Present structured, actionable insights to regional and country leadership, supporting strategic and operational decision‑making Required

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business Analytics, Data Science, Economics, Finance, or a related field 4–8 years of experience in Sales Operations, Business Analytics, or transformation support within a B2B or industrial environment Strong proficiency in Power BI, including dashboard development and data modeling Advanced experience using Salesforce and CRM‑driven sales processes Proven ability to structure, analyze, and interpret complex datasets

Experience

supporting forecasting, performance management, and commercial review cycles

Preferred Qualifications

Proficiency with SQL, Tableau, and additional BI or analytics tools Familiarity with Lean / Continuous Improvement frameworks (e.g., Bowler charts, X‑matrix, A3s, TLIP, GDP)*

Experience

working with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and multi‑source data environments Interest in AI tools, advanced analytics, and reporting automation *Lean terminology will be explained during onboarding; prior exposure is helpful but not required. Core Competencies Anticipatory, business‑immersed mindset with the discipline to recognize early performance signals and translate insight into action Strong commercial acumen, including understanding of revenue, margin, backlog, and funnel performance drivers Ability to translate complex analysis into clear, executive‑ready insights Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills High‑ownership mindset with curiosity, energy, and a continuous improvement orientation Collaborative, structured, and growth‑oriented working style Impact of the Role In this role, you directly strengthen forecast accuracy, sales discipline, and growth execution across the Americas. You will modernize commercial reporting capabilities and influence how performance is measured, managed, and accelerated—playing a visible role in delivering Xylem’s growth and transformation strategy. 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. At Xylem, you'll not only contribute to solving water issues but also have the chance to make a difference through our paid Volunteer Program, Xylem Watermark. We prioritize our employees' well-being through inclusion and belonging as well as our Employee Resource Groups (ERG). Proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (including disability and veterans) and Affirmative Action workplace, Xylem fosters an inclusive environment free from discrimination or harassment. Please note that the information in this job description outlines the general nature of the position and is not an exhaustive list of duties. Xylem is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to enable all employees to perform their essential job functions. We reserve the right to modify this job description and assign additional duties as needed. Embrace the opportunity to be part of Xylem's transformative journey in shaping the future of water technology! #XylemCareers #GlobalImpact #WaterInnovation Our Talent Community is a great way to stay connected to learn more about our high impact culture initiatives and latest career opportunities! Tell us more about yourself and help recruiters find you if there’s an opportunity that aligns with your background, skills and interests. Join our Talent Community Today! Want to know what kind of Impact you can make? Our goal is to optimize water access and quality, and promote responsible consumption, so that communities across the globe can thrive. Through Xylem Watermark, our Corporate Citizenship Program, we provide and protect safe water resources for communities around the world by engaging all stakeholders and educating about water issues. Learn more by clicking here – Working at Xylem (https://www.xylem.com/en-us/careers/working-at-xylem/) Inclusion and Belonging at Xylem Inclusion and Belonging are fundamental to how we enable our customers to tackle global water challenges. Learn more about our commitment to Inclusion and Belonging. (https://www.xylem.com/en-us/careers/inclusion-and-belonging/)

Skills and functions

  • Data Analytics
  • Data Science
  • Operations
  • Sql