Director of Commercial Excellence

The Company

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation is a thriving, values-driven company focused on doing the right things. We’re a fast growing, publicly traded company (NYSE: ZWS), with an enduring reputation for integrity, giving back, and providing an engaging, inclusive environment where careers flourish and grow.

Named by Newsweek as One of America’s Most Responsible Companies and an Energage USA Top Workplace, at Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation, we never forget that our people are at the center of what makes us successful. They are the driving force behind our superior quality, product ingenuity, and exceptional customer experience. Our commitment to our people and their professional development is a recipe for success that has fueled our growth for over 100 years, as one of today’s leading international suppliers of plumbing and water delivery solutions.

Headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation employs over 2800 employees worldwide, working from 24 locations across the U.S., China, Canada, Dubai, and Mexico, with sales offices available around the globe. We hope you’ll visit our website and learn more about Zurn Elkay at zurnelkay.com.

If you’re ready to join a company where what you do makes a difference and you have pride in the work you are doing, talk to us about joining the Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation family!

Job Description

The Director, Commercial Excellence (Zurn Elkay Business Systems) “ZEBS” plays an active role in driving accelerated operating and financial performance through continuous process improvement. Emphasis is on leadership, continuous improvement skills and culture building that will lead to self – sustaining capabilities at domestic and international locations. This position report directly to the VP, ZEBS for Zurn Elkay.

Key Accountabilities

• Ensure successful definition and execution of large, cross-functional improvement initiatives tied to annual strategic priorities

• Assist teams in developing a Roadmap to use in the deployment of strategic objectives as they relate to Sales growth, Share gains, value propositions, New Product Launch/Commercialization and Problem solving

• Coach and mentor managers and associates in the use of various tools, concepts and practices around ZEBS.

• Directly supports locations achieve strategic deployment objectives by conducting on-site workshops, kaizen events and providing guidance through the transformation process.

• Develop and upgrade ZEBS materials, modules, and processes.

• Identifies and shares best practices across the different Zurn Elkay locations.

• Work with VP/GM of Business Units and other functional leaders as a “thought leader” to define current state situation, assess gaps in process/capabilities/talent, and assist in development of the future state in line with strategic plan.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor's degree; advanced degree preferred

• 7-10 years of experience in commercial leadership roles – Sales, Product Management, Pricing.

• Travel up to 75%

• Excellent communication, presentation, and facilitation skills

• Prefer line experience with process orientation

• Runway for senior commercial and GM roles

Capabilities and Success Factors

• Strategic Mindset – Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies.

• Business Insight – Applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization’s goals.

• Collaborates – Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.

• Plans & Aligns – Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.

• Customer Focus – Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.

Total Rewards and Benefits

• Competitive Salary

• Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance

• Matching 401(k) Contribution

• Health Savings Account

• Up to 3 Weeks Vacation

• 12 Paid Holidays

• Annual Bonus Eligibility

• Educational Reimbursement

• Matching Gift Program

THIRD PARTY AGENCY: Any unsolicited submissions received from recruitment agencies will be considered property of Zurn Elkay, and we will not be liable for any fees or obligations related to those submissions.

Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation

What happens when two remarkable sustainability leaders come together as one?

A sustainability powerhouse is born, making a splash in the markets they serve and saving the planet one innovative installation at a time.

In early 2022, Zurn Water Solutions Corporation, a market leader in smart, sustainable water solutions, and Elkay Manufacturing, a commercial drinking water solutions leader, agreed to combine their two exceptional firms to become a single water solutions powerhouse.

Together, the combined company offers a comprehensive package of innovative, sustainable, specified, engineered water solutions and sustainable plumbing products that provide water safety, water quality, and water conservation through critical service environments, while delivering total building solutions for new construction and retrofit applications around the globe. Our innovative solutions enable customers to advance their ESG initiatives and reduce operating costs while providing students, patients, patrons, and people within public and private spaces a safe, clean environment and access to fresh, pure, potable water – the essence of life itself.

What makes Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation special is our people and our culture.

While playing a leading role in sustainability and water access are remarkable, what makes Zurn Elkay’s story so compelling is the alignment of the two well-respected companies with powerful legacies and a combined 224-year company history and shared values and cultures where people matter most.

Sustainably inspired, the company has a deep commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, water, and environmental stewardship, and giving back to the communities where we live, work and play. Our powerful legacy of caring and commitment is made possible by the exceptional people that embody Zurn Elkay’s values.

We are looking for innovative, energetic people who want to help solve tomorrow’s challenges today. Our Total Associate Engagement core value means we work hard to ensure our associates have opportunities to grow and an inclusive culture in which to thrive. From formal training to on-the-job development and exposure to new businesses, when you join Zurn Elkay, you will join a collaborative organization that will give you opportunities to thrive and grow.