Remote Turf Business Development Manager

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

Job summary

Rehlko is seeking a Business Development Manager - Turf to build and strengthen relationships with OEM dealers, distributors, and landscapers across the country.

This field-based, remote role focuses 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.

Qualifications

• 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; outdoor power equipment, agriculture, infrastructure or related industries are 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.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future.

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.
• 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

Communication

Presentation skills

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Agricultural Business, Engineering, or related field

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Rehlko is seeking a Business Development Manager - Turf to build and strengthen relationships with OEM dealers, distributors, and landscapers across the country.

This field-based, remote role focuses 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.