Business Development Manager - Turf (Remote)

Rehlko
  • Kohler, Wisconsin
  • Remote
    3 days ago

    Job Description

    Why Work at Rehlko

    Our work is guided by our purpose: creating an energy-resilient world for a better future. This purpose embodies the legacy we bring, with more than 100 years as the global leader in energy resilience, delivering solutions critical to sustain and improve life.

    Our teams have the opportunity to provide a critical resource - energy - that ensures safety, security, and independence for people around the world. Our team members are focused on pushing boundaries, continuing to innovate in an ever-changing landscape, and keeping up with the pace required to create solutions for today's world demands.

    Our product range includes engines, generators, power conversion, UPS systems, EV components and electrification solutions, microgrid controls and management, and clean energy solutions that serve a broad spectrum of OEM, residential, industrial, and commercial customers. At Rehlko, you have the freedom to identify, create, and deliver solutions - large and small - that help people and communities thrive in the moments that matter.

    At Rehlko, our team members are the essential energy that powers our organization's success. We are committed to fostering a safe and sustainable work environment where safety is everyone's responsibility. We empower every team member to actively participate in our Zero Is Possible safety culture by encouraging open communication, proactively reporting hazards, following protocols, and suggesting improvements. Join us in creating an energy resilient world for a better future!

    What We Offer

    At Rehlko, our Total Rewards programs are designed to accelerate growth, energize performance, and support a culture of inclusion at every stage of life and work. We offer total rewards that are easily understood, recognize results, enable career mobility, and reflect our commitment to valuing diverse needs in a fast-moving world. We provide:
    • Competitive compensation and benefits
    • Work-life flexibility
    • Recognition and rewards
    • Development and career opportunities
    • A safe and inclusive workplace

    Why You Will Love this Job

    Rehlko is growing its presence in the turf equipment market and is looking for a Business Development Manager - Turf to build and strengthen relationships with OEM dealers, distributors, and landscapers across the country. This is a field-based, remote role focused on driving brand preference and channel growth for Rehlko engines within the turf industry - working closely with dealers, distributors, OEM partners, and internal teams to support product adoption and market share growth. The role requires approximately 50-70% travel, with the person on the road roughly every other week visiting dealers, distributors, and landscapers, and attending trade shows and industry events.

    Work Location: Remote

    Travel Requirements: Approximately 50-70% travel to dealers, distributors, OEM partners, trade shows, and industry events

    Specific Responsibilities
    • Build and grow relationships with turf OEM distributors, dealers, and landscapers nationwide.
    • Conduct regular dealer and distributor visits to understand customer needs and uncover growth opportunities.
    • Represent Rehlko at dealer open houses, distributor meetings, trade shows, and industry conferences.
    • Support product launches through training, demonstrations, and promotional activities for dealers, distributors, and service personnel.
    • Partner with marketing on channel campaigns, co-op programs, and demand-generation initiatives.
    • Serve as a key liaison between the field and internal teams - customer service, product management, marketing, and engineering - to ensure dealer and distributor needs are understood and addressed.
    • Gather market feedback and communicate customer and channel insights to support product development and business planning.
    • Track channel performance, market trends, and competitive activity to identify new opportunities.

    Requirements
    • Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Agricultural Business, Engineering, or related field.
    • Minimum of 5 years of experience in turf channel management, sales, or business development
    • Turf industry experience is required. Additional experience in outdoor power equipment, agriculture, infrastructure, or related industries is a plus.
    • Demonstrated success working with dealer and distributor networks.
    • Strong relationship-building, communication, and presentation skills across all levels of a dealership or distributor.
    • Self-starter who can work independently and manage priorities

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationKohler, Wisconsin (
    Remote
    )

    Skills

    • Agricultural Engineeringunmatched
    • Agricultural Equipmentunmatched
    • Alternative Energyunmatched
    • Business Developmentunmatched
    • Channel Managementunmatched
    • Channel Marketingunmatched
    • Channel Salesunmatched
    • Channel Supportunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Compensation and Benefitsunmatched
    • Competitive Researchunmatched
    • Conferencesunmatched
    • Customer Service Managementunmatched
    • Customer/Client Researchunmatched
    • Demand Generationunmatched
    • Distribution Channelunmatched
    • Distribution Servicesunmatched
    • Landscapingunmatched
    • Market Shareunmatched
    • Market Trend Analysisunmatched
    • Marketingunmatched
    • Marketing Campaignunmatched
    • Needs Assessmentunmatched
    • OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer)unmatched
    • Performance Analysisunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Product Demonstrationunmatched
    • Product Developmentunmatched
    • Product Managementunmatched
    • Product Marketingunmatched
    • Product Supportunmatched
    • Product/Service Launchunmatched
    • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
    • Sales Prospectingunmatched
    • Sustainabilityunmatched
    • Trade Showsunmatched
    • Willing to Travelunmatched

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