Kohler Leadership Development Program - Commercial (Sales & Marketing)

Location: Onsite - 4 days, Kohler, WI

Early Talent at Kohler

Kohler's Leadership Development Programs are designed to accelerate the development of future leaders through structured, cross-functional rotational experiences that drive meaningful business impact. Participants join as full-time associates, gaining broad exposure across the organization while being supported through intentional development, mentorship, and a strong cohort experience.

Program Overview

The Commercial Leadership Development Program (CLDP) is Kohler's rotational leadership program designed to develop the next generation of commercial leaders within the Kitchen & Bath Americas business. Through four six-month rotations across functions such as Sales, Marketing, Category Management, and Product Management, participants gain broad business exposure while building a deep understanding of how Kohler develops products, serves customers, and drives growth. The program is designed for high-potential early-career talent who demonstrate strong leadership capability, intellectual curiosity, and an ambition to grow into future commercial and business leadership roles.

What You'll Do

• Complete four six-month rotations across Sales, Marketing, Category Management, and Product Management, gaining diverse commercial business experience.
• Lead high-impact projects that address real business challenges and deliver measurable value to the organization.
• Shape business decisions by analyzing consumer insights, market trends, and business performance data.
• Influence cross-functional teams and stakeholders while driving initiatives that support growth and innovation.
• Present recommendations and project outcomes to leaders, strengthening executive communication and strategic storytelling skills.
• Develop leadership capabilities through mentorship, coaching, networking opportunities, and structured learning experiences.
• Accelerate career growth while building the skills, business acumen, and experiences needed for future commercial leadership roles.

Program Structure & Experiences

Kohler''s Leadership Development Programs are designed as two-year, full-time rotational experiences that provide broad exposure to the business while accelerating leadership readiness. Participants complete 3-4 cross-functional rotations, each lasting 6-8 months, where they contribute to impactful work aligned to business priorities.

Beyond on-the-job experience, participants engage in a structured, enterprise-wide development journey that includes:

• A week-long immersive onboarding experience with their cross-functional cohort
• Intentional semi-annual seminars and quarterly learning sessions throughout the program
• Exposure to senior leaders and key stakeholders across the organization
• Ongoing mentorship, coaching, and performance feedback
• Opportunities to build community through a cohort-based experience and networking events

The program culminates in a formal graduation experience, positioning participants for strategic placement into full-time roles aligned to their strengths, interests, and business priorities.