Business Development Manager | EGO

Chervon North America, Inc; Eastover (SC); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) match

Open PTO program

Short- and long-term disability

Job summary

Chervon North America, Inc. seeks a Business Development Manager to identify and grow strategic opportunities in Outdoor Power Equipment, focusing on the EGO brand. The role involves building dealer networks, achieving sales targets, and providing support while maintaining strong relationships with dealers and end-users.

Ideal candidates will have at least five years of experience in a similar role, excellent relationship management skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM software. This position requires significant travel and offers a competitive benefits package in a fun workplace.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience as a Territory Manager or similar.
• Proven sales target achievement track record.
• Strong business development and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities.
• Achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets.
• Provide training and ongoing support to dealers.

Skills

Business development

Negotiation

Customer-centric skills

Relationship management

Financial acumen

Communication (verbal and written)

Bilingual Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

CRM software

Job description

Chervon is one of the world’s largest power tool and outdoor power equipment manufacturers with a rich history of innovation. Chervon’s commitment to building a better world by creating better tools is evident in our product line and green manufacturing approach. We design, engineer, and market power tools and outdoor power equipment under the brand portfolio of EGO, FLEX, and SKIL, as well as for respected private brands. With world‑class R&D, design, manufacturing, supply chain, marketing, sales, and service teams worldwide, we do it all.

Summary of Responsibilities

The Business Development Manager (BDM) identifies and develops new strategic business opportunities to drive growth in Outdoor Power Equipment, focusing on the EGO brand. The BDM builds and maintains strong relationships with existing OPE users, explores new markets, and develops dealer network strategies to meet the needs of tools and service users, thereby driving sales and profit growth in geographically defined territories.

Key Job Responsibilities

Sales Target Achievement

• Achieve or exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets.
• Recruit and onboard new dealers in alignment with annual goals.

Business Development

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities via cold‑calling, networking, and lead generation.
• Generate end‑user demand by conducting product demonstrations with key stakeholders such as landscapers, property managers, facility managers, and contractors.
• Work actively with dealers and customers in territories that provide access to the identified end users.
• Develop partnerships with universities, municipalities, parks departments, resorts, golf courses, and other self‑maintainer properties within the assigned territory.
• Conduct market research to identify emerging trends and opportunities.

Dealer / Customer Support and Relationship Management

• Provide comprehensive training and ongoing sales support to dealers throughout the territory.
• Foster long‑term relationships with both new and existing accounts.
• Collaborate closely with dealers to expand their businesses, including demonstrations, product line reviews, and training.
• Generate end‑user demand by cultivating relationships with key stakeholders.

Channel and Marketing Support

• Support the EGO brand marketing initiatives at the dealer level.
• Attend national and regional company meetings as required.
• Participate actively in industry events and trade shows to promote EGO products.
• Provide channel feedback regarding product performance, marketing initiative acceptance, and competitive intelligence.

Additional Duties

• Earn trust and respect from stakeholders by demonstrating integrity.
• Manage travel and time efficiently to maximize productivity while adhering to budget constraints.
• Utilize CRM software effectively to maintain detailed records and manage customer relationships.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• Minimum five years of experience as a Territory Manager or in a similar dealer environment; familiarity with outdoor power equipment or construction supply is preferred.
• Residency within the assigned territory is required.
• Proven track record of achieving sales targets consistently.
• Strong business development, negotiation, and customer‑centric skills.
• Excellent relationship‑management skills.
• Sound financial acumen and the ability to navigate complex business challenges independently.
• Bachelor’s degree in business or a relevant field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Bilingual Spanish preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and other relevant software applications.

Travel

• Position requires 60–70% travel, including overnight stays.
• Must be capable of driving a company truck and pulling a company trailer as needed.

Work Environment

Expected to work in diverse office and professional settings, client locations, and trade shows. Chervon North America operates in a casual and fun environment and offers a competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, short‑ and long‑term disability, life insurance, parental leave, a generous 401(k) match, an open PTO program, and a hybrid work environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Chervon North America, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, age, religion, color, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, gender, pregnancy, military status, protective order status, transgender status, genetic information, or any other category protected by law.