Derek Clayton
Market & Growth Strategist/Partnership Management/Water Market Expert/Digital Water Expert/Business Development Leadership/Pre-Sales Engagement Leadership
- Role
- Partnership Manager at Xylem
- Location
- Milwaukee, WI, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Derek Clayton
Market and business growth strategist focused on driving initiatives and client expansion across public and private markets. Expert in managing complex solution business development programs and high-performing teams, with a proven record of portfolio growth delivering millions in annual revenue while maintaining 90%+ retention rates.Combining technical expertise with business acumen developed at engineering, smart technology, and specialized firms, I excel at building cross-functional partnerships between public and private enterprises. My approach integrates innovative technology solutions with voice-of-customer programs to translate technical details into client-aligned value propositions, creating measurable impact and uncovering new opportunities.Core strengths include market strategy, consultative and relationship-based business development, partnerships, stakeholder engagement, and technical solution delivery. Passionate about advancing and aligning client success to real solutions while delivering financial ROI through exceptional client experiences.
Experience
Partnership Manager
Sep 2025 — Present
Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Coursework, Executive Education - Product Management
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
MS, Geology/Hydrogeology
Monmouth College
BA - Geology and Secondary Education
Skills
- Strategy
- Energy
- Customer Service
- Smart Grid
- Leadership
- Marketing
- Market Analysis
- Risk Management
- Strategic Planning
- Management
- Team Building
- Product Development
- Analysis
- Business Strategy
- Program Management
- Water Industry
- Staff Development
- Energy Efficiency
- Sales
- Project Planning
- Business Development
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Marketing Strategy
- Engineering
- Project Management
- Renewable Energy
- Training
- New Business Development
- Marketing Communications
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