Commercial Leadership Development Program

About the Program

Kickstart your career in engineering with Watts Water Technologies! Our three-year Commercial Leadership Rotational Program is designed for ambitious, high-potential graduates eager to make an impact from day one. This program develops the next generation of engineering and product leaders. During the program, you'll complete three 12-month rotations in either: Project Management, Product Management, Segment Sales Development, or Applications Engineering. Each rotation exposes you to a different stage of the product lifecycle. You'll gain experience in product design, manufacturing, product strategy, and customer applications. You'll contribute to meaningful business initiatives and learn from experienced leaders, working with cross-functional teams. Through these experiences, you'll strengthen your technical expertise and commercial understanding, developing the leadership skills needed to grow your career at Watts.

Program Highlights

• Three distinct rotations across Project Management, Product Management, Segment Sales Development, and Applications Engineering.
• A leadership curriculum designed to accelerate learning, broaden exposure, and foster professional growth.
• Experience across key stages of the product lifecycle.
• Meaningful project work with business and customer impact.
• Opportunities to learn from experienced leaders across multiple functions.
• Development of technical, commercial, and customer-focused capabilities.
• A path to a full-time role aligned with your strengths and business needs.

Key Responsibilities (Across Rotations)

Segment Sales Development

• Build knowledge of key market segments, customer needs, and industry trends through market research and customer engagement.
• Support sales growth initiatives by analyzing market opportunities, identifying target accounts, and developing customer outreach strategies.
• Partner with Sales, Product Management, and Marketing teams for customer acquisition, retention, and business development.
• Assist in evaluating sales performance, market share, and competitive positioning.
• Participate in customer visits, industry events, and sales training to strengthen commercial acumen and customer relationship management.

Project Management

• Support planning, execution, and tracking of cross-functional projects to ensure milestones, timelines, and deliverables are achieved.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Product Management, Operations, and Sales teams to coordinate project activities and drive alignment.
• Assist in developing project schedules, status reports, risk assessments, and mitigation plans.
• Analyze project performance data to identify opportunities for process improvement, cost savings, and operational efficiency.
• Participate in project review meetings, customer-facing initiatives, and strategic planning activities.

Product Management

• Build product knowledge through training and portfolio management.
• Support customer engagement, market research, and competitive analysis.
• Coordinate projects across Engineering, Sales, Operations, and other functional teams.
• Conduct financial and commercial analysis, including pricing and profitability evaluations.
• Contribute to product strategy, roadmap development, and business case preparation.

Applications Engineering

• Support the development of customer solutions and technical quotations.
• Participate in customer visits and field experiences with Sales and Engineering teams.
• Translate customer insights into product solutions and potential business opportunities.
• Partner with Sales to support customer engagement and technical product positioning.
• Help develop and deliver training for customers and manufacturer representatives.

Program Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across Engineering, Product Management, Sales, and Operations.
• Analyze technical data and customer feedback to support decision-making.
• Communicate project updates, findings, and recommendations clearly and effectively.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in products, processes, and the customer experience.
• Contribute to projects supporting professional development and business objectives.

Work Location and Travel

• This position will rotate through 3 of our 4 main Watts Applied Solutions locations: Ft. Worth, TX – Ft. Myers, FL – Blauvelt, NY – Hutchinson, KS.
• Approximately 10%–25% travel is expected for customer visits, field assignments, and training.
• Must be willing to rotate across locations and functions.

Requirements & Tech Stack

No specific tech stack or tools were explicitly mentioned beyond general engineering and business data analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• Graduation date of May 2027.
• Proven interest in leadership development and intellectual curiosity.
• Strong technical foundation with demonstrated technical acumen and problem-solving ability.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently and in team environments.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Analytical mindset with the 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.

Company Competencies

• Commitment to Watts’ values: integrity, accountability, continuous improvement and innovation, and transparency.
• Punctuality and dependability.
• Ability to remain flexible and adapt to changing work priorities and stressful conditions.
• Adherence to all personnel policies, procedures, and process standards.
• Ability to maintain productive and collaborative relationships.
• Adherence to Watts’ seven Cultural Beliefs: Growth Mindset, Customer-Focused Innovation, Constant Communication, Clear Goals, Collaborate Globally, Be Inclusive, and Take Action.

Working Conditions

• Some rotations may involve work at manufacturing facilities, customer sites, or in the field.
• Must follow all applicable site-specific safety procedures and use required personal protective equipment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to remain seated at a desk or workstation for extended periods.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks, including typing on a keyboard or using a mouse for extended periods.
• Ability to physically move around the office and organize or transport materials.
• Ability to read documents, use a computer, and perform data-entry tasks.
• Ability to communicate clearly with management and coworkers.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment.
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry light objects.