Senior Business Development Executive

Kohler Co. • Chicago, IL

1d • $90,200 - $137,700 • Remote

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years demonstrated experience in sales or a related field.
• 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.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or an equivalent field a plus.

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.

Benefits

• 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.
• In addition, this position is eligible for a performance bonus/variable incentive compensation.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED