Commercial Leadership Development Program - Watts Applied Solutions

About the role

Watts Water Technologies is reimagining the future of water, providing safe, clean water worldwide through innovative, smart and connected solutions. The three‑year Commercial Leadership Rotational Program develops future engineering and product leaders through three 12‑month rotations in Project Management, Product Management, Segment Sales Development, or Applications Engineering. Participants gain experience across the product lifecycle, work on meaningful business initiatives, and receive a leadership curriculum. After completion, they transition into a full‑time role aligned with their strengths and business needs. The role rotates among Watts Applied Solutions locations in Ft. Worth, TX; Ft. Myers, FL; Blauvelt, NY; and Hutchinson, KS, with 10%–25% expected travel for customer visits, field assignments, and training.

Responsibilities

• Segment Sales Development – Build knowledge of market segments, customer needs, and industry trends; support sales growth initiatives; partner with Sales, Product Management, and Marketing; assist in evaluating sales performance; participate in customer visits, industry events, and sales training.
• Project Management – Support planning, execution, and tracking of cross‑functional projects; collaborate with Engineering, Product Management, Operations, and Sales; assist in developing schedules, status reports, risk assessments; analyze performance data for improvement; participate in review meetings and strategic planning.
• Product Management – Build product knowledge; support customer engagement, market research, and competitive analysis; help coordinate projects across functions; conduct financial and commercial analysis; contribute to product strategy, roadmap, and business case preparation.
• Applications Engineering – Support development of customer solutions and technical quotations; participate in customer visits and field experiences; translate insights into product solutions; partner with Sales on technical positioning; help develop and deliver training for customers and manufacturer representatives.
• Program Responsibilities – Collaborate with cross‑functional teams; analyze technical data and customer feedback; communicate updates and recommendations; identify continuous‑improvement opportunities; contribute to additional projects for professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• Graduation date of May 2027.
• Proven interest in leadership development and intellectual curiosity with a strong desire to grow into future leadership positions.
• Strong technical foundation with demonstrated technical acumen and problem‑solving ability.
• Self‑motivated, proactive, able to work independently and in team environments.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Analytical mindset with ability to interpret technical and business data.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to learn, ask questions, and identify areas for improvement.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of professionalism and accountability.
• Must successfully establish employment eligibility and complete all required pre‑employment screenings.

Pay

The expected salary for this position is $80,000 per year. Actual compensation will depend on individual skills, experience, qualifications, and applicable law.