Senior Business Development Executive
- Sales
- Full-time
Senior Business Development Executive
Work Mode: Remote
Location: Remote – Chicago, IL with ability to travel
Opportunity
The Sr. Business Development Executive supports the KLAFS Custom Sauna Pilot in the Midwest region. This role plays a critical role in advancing our pilot program, strengthening relationships with key specifiers, and driving regional sales growth in alignment with the broader North American strategy.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
- Increase the number of qualified leads in assigned region to include designer, specifier, or showroom relationship establishment.
- Increase the number of displays and placement opportunities in assigned market, delivering 3-5 quotes per month back to high potential customers.
- Support achievement of the NA sales goals in region in collaboration with both the US team and Germany.
- Actively maintain and develop relationships with architects, designers, and showrooms.
- Continuously focus on lead generation, customer follow-ups, and support of custom pilot opportunities.
- Maintain close partnerships with the North America Sauna Product Team to ensure full alignment with pilot objectives and long-term market strategy.
- Collaborate closely with the regional representative agency and leverage their established relationships to expand the KLAFS presence in the Midwest market.
- Effectively build formal and informal relationship networks inside and outside the organization.
Skills/Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years demonstrated experience in sales or a related field.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or an equivalent field a plus. High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Must be customer focused to build strong relationships and deliver customer-centric solutions.
- Ability to communicate effectively conveying a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
- Ability to manage complexity by gathering information to effectively solve problems.
- Apply knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization’s goals.
- Consistently achieve results, even under difficult circumstances.
- Display an action-oriented mindset.
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Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.
We believe in supporting you from the moment you join us, which is why Kohler offers day 1 benefits. This means you’ll have access to your applicable benefit programs from your first day on the job, with no waiting period. The salary range for this position is $90,200 - $137,700. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location. In addition, this position is eligible for a performance bonus/variable incentive compensation.
Why Choose Kohler?
We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation. With more than 30,000 bold leaders across the globe, we’re driving meaningful change in our mission to help people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives.
About Us
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