Commercial Sales Leadership Development Program (SLDP)

Job Description

Sales Leadership Rotational Program – Northeast USA | Zurn Elkay Water Solutions

The Tone:
This is a full-time rotational program at Zurn Elkay Water Solutions, located in the Northeast USA, specifically in the Boston, MA, Philadelphia, PA, or Washington, DC areas. Zurn Elkay Water Solutions is a fast-growing, publicly traded company (NYSE: ZWS) with over 2800 employees worldwide, recognized as a leading international supplier of plumbing and water delivery solutions. This program is designed to develop early career professionals into sales and strategic commercial leadership roles, enabling them to make a direct impact on the company’s success and growth.

The TL;DR
• Role: Rotational Program
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid – Boston, MA, Philadelphia, PA, or Washington, DC area
• Pay: $63448–$82482 yearly
• Team: Cross-functional program with direct mentorship from senior commercial leaders
• Mission: To develop early career professionals into sales and strategic commercial leaders through practical experience and training.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Program Participation: Engage in cross-functional rotations across sales, marketing, customer experience, and related commercial functions over two years.
• Skill Development: Gain exposure and training on complex, engineered product solutions, applying technical backgrounds in customer-facing, solution-selling environments.
• Learning & Mentorship: Receive a blend of foundational and specialized training, direct mentorship from senior commercial leaders, and hands-on experience.
• Travel & Exposure: Travel approximately 50% for program rotations, gaining competitive exposure to field sales, account management, and business development strategies.
• Career Path: Transition into key commercial roles such as Business Development Manager, Area Sales Manager, or Sales Enablement Manager upon program completion.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or a similar discipline. Prior professional experience is required.
• Experience: Prior professional experience required.
• Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to build long-lasting relationships; solution-oriented mindset; demonstrated adaptability to changing environments.
• Bonus: Experience in the plumbing & mechanical or construction industry; openness to relocate long-term for continued career advancement.