Business Development Manager - Turf (Remote)

Rehlko; Kohler (WI); Remote; USD 123,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vision

Dental

401(k) with company match

Work-life balance

Career development

Job summary

Rehlko is seeking a Business Development Manager - Turf to build relationships with turf OEM distributors, dealers, and landscapers nationwide in a remote, field-based position. You will drive brand preference and channel growth for Rehlko engines, collaborating with dealers, distributors, OEM partners, and internal teams to support product adoption and market share growth.

The role requires 50-70% travel, visiting dealers and distributors, attending trade shows, and aligning channel campaigns

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Agricultural Business, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years in turf channel management, sales, or business development.
• Turf industry experience required; outdoor power equipment or agriculture a plus.
• Strong relationship-building and presentation skills across dealer networks.
• Authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.

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.

Skills

Relationship-building

CRM proficiency

Travel willingness

Sales

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing/Engineering

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

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 while traveling extensively.
• Proficient with CRM systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

The Salary range for this position is $122,750.00-$156,850.00.

The specific Salary rate offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate's experience, their education, and the work location.

About Us

Rehlko proudly offers a rich history steeped in creativity and commitment to our associates and communities, along with competitive benefits and compensation.

Our Purpose-Creating an energy resilient world for a better future-and Values: Curiosity, Trust, Pace, and Excellence, are important cultural components that shape the way we work and relate to one another.

Learn more about Rehlko at http://www.rehlko.com/who-we-are.

• competitive salary
• health
• vision
• dental
• 401(k) with Rehlko matching
• and more!?

Rehlko is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination and will make decisions regarding employment opportunities, including, but not limited to, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, discipline, and termination, without regard to race, creed, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, genetic information, age, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, caste, mental or physical disability, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, political belief or affiliation, union membership status, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national, state, local, or other applicable laws.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) It is the policy of Rehlko to comply with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and corresponding national, state, local, or other applicable laws. Rehlko will not discriminate against any qualified associate or applicant with respect to any terms, privileges, or condition of employment because of a person's physical or mental disability. Rehlko will provide a reasonable accommodation to associates or applicants with disabilities, in accordance with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require an accommodation in the application process or during the course of employment, please contact [e-mail]. Rehlko is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Our Values

• Curiosity - Seek, learn, share
• Trust - Go farther together
• Pace - Focus to go faster
• Excellence - Find the win every day