Sales representative responsible for designing and engineering bypass pumping systems for construction projects - Outside Sales Representative Xylem Employee Review

3.0
27 Mar 2017
Recommend
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Pros

Good pay, good benefits, if you enjoy working in the field with contractors, it's an exciting career. When you get hired your sent to Pumps 101 training which is very difficult but the knowledge you gain is priceless.

Cons

Management micro manages the sales team. Sales reps are consistently monitored by management by GPS tracking. Very hard to bring in business. The pumping rental business has become super competitive, Godwins pricing is usually much higher than the competition making it more difficult to close deals.

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5.0
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Pros

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Cons

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2.0
25 June 2026
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Pros

Good pay, unlimited PTO, and the occasional free lunch when leadership is in town. There are also volunteer activities available if you want to get involved.

Cons

Only 12 paid holidays, and Veterans Day and MLK Day aren’t included. Expectations shift constantly, creating rework, wasted effort, and frequent overtime that leads to burnout. The environment is highly political, with a small group gatekeeping information, unclear ownership, and perception often outweighing results. The business is volatile, with heavy, frequent restructures and ongoing headcount cuts. Technology and systems are outdated, processes aren’t documented, and training/onboarding is weak. The culture leans toward a boys’ club, and it’s easy to feel sidelined or disrespected—so you’ll need a thick skin. Decisions are driven by short‑term goals, and the future often feels uncertain.

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