Business Market Manager

About Waterworks

When you see the world’s most inspiring homes and hotels, you invariably find Waterworks in the mix. For over 40 years, our designs have elevated the bath and kitchen experience, with exquisite fittings, fixtures, hardware and more. We strive to be participants in exceptional design moments not just through our products, but through how our company name shows up in the world at large.

What We Provide

What gives us an edge over our competitors is our people. We work in a highly collaborative, creative environment that values each team member’s contributions to our mission. We empower our associates with extensive training, career growth opportunities, competitive salaries, bonus potential and a comprehensive benefits package including medical/dental/vision, and 401k retirement savings plan. We offer a generous PTO program (vacation, personal and sick time) with additional perks like some summer half days and a volunteer day. The company observes at least 8 federal holidays throughout the calendar year plus a floating holiday that associates can use at their discretion.

The Role

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of the Waterworks brand in Italy.

As Business Market Manager, you will play a key role in driving Waterworks' long-term international growth strategy, establishing our presence within one of the world's most influential design capitals. Based in Milan and reporting directly to the Managing Director, Europe & Middle East, you will serve as the brand's ambassador in Italy, building meaningful relationships across the architecture, interior design, luxury residential, and commercial development communities.

In this highly visible and entrepreneurial role, you will lead the development of Waterworks' market presence from the ground up, creating a network of design and trade partners, cultivating new business opportunities, and elevating brand awareness across Italy. Your success will lay the foundation for the opening of Waterworks' Milan showroom in 2028 and the continued growth of the business throughout the region.

This role is sales, business development, market leadership, and operationally focused. You will work closely with international stakeholders to execute a growth strategy that not only delivers results but also strengthens Waterworks' position as the world's most aspirational luxury bath and kitchen brand.

As the business expands, you will have the opportunity to evolve your role into a broader leadership position, helping shape the future showroom operation and building a high-performing local team to support Waterworks' continued success in Italy.

This position is based in Milan, Italy. Candidates must have the legal right to work in Italy. Professional-level proficiency in both Italian and English is essential to successfully perform the responsibilities of the role.