Business Development Manager - Robotic Lawnmowers

Gardena , a division of the Husqvarna Group and Orbit Irrigation ’s parent company, is looking for a full-time Business Development Manager – Robotic Lawnmowers to expand the prestigious Gardena Brand into North America. Why should you come work at Gardena? Because we are helping passionate gardeners Realize Their Gardening Dreams by developing and manufacturing innovative gardening products.

• Are you ready to help passionate gardeners Realize Their Gardening Dreams ?
• Are you ready to be part of the brand that is Shaping Great Experiences by creating products of premium Quality ?
• Are you seeking an employer that Embraces Sustainability ?
• Do you have a Passion for Innovation and want to be on a team that drives Innovation in the gardening market?
• These are Gardena’s core values and are lived by our team members each day!

A Day in the Life of the Business Development Manager – Robotic Lawnmowers
The Business Development Manager will lead the establishment and growth of new cutting-edge robotic lawnmowers in the U.S. They will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to convert U.S. market share from traditional push mowing to automated robotic mowing while working closely with the Head of Gardena, North America and PD/PM leadership to identify appropriate sales targets and then lead specific initiatives to achieve these targets.
What are the requirements for this position?

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field of study
• 5+ years of experience in sales or marketing with a proven record of business growth
• Ability to travel up to 40% of the time including international travel
  
  • Current Passport (or ability to get one within 60 days of hire)
• Self-motivated, intense entrepreneurial spirit, people skills, and effective communication skills
• Are you qualified for this position? If yes, apply NOW!

We offer great benefits:

• Competitive pay (salaried)
• A free onsite healthcare clinic
• Flexible office hours (standard M-F, 8 AM to 5 PM)
• PTO and paid holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurances
• Life insurance
• Long- and short-term disability insurances
• Employee discounts on Orbit and Husqvarna products
• Subsidized UTA ECO pass (Frontrunner, Trax, & buses)
• And more!

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the Gardena Robotics Business Unit and the Head of Gardena, N.A. to develop a strategy for launching robotic mowers in the U.S. and establishing Gardena as the leader in robotic mowing in the U.S.
• Work with tireless determination to put plans in place to ensure that every customer has a 5-star experience with Robotic Mowing
• Deliver on sales targets and passionately seek strong YOY sales growth
• Develop a network of partners and clients that can help promote the product
• Work closely with the Gardena Head of Marketing to develop and deliver messaging that will best reach the target consumer groups identified
• Develop relationships with key retail partners and seek to partner together to build the robotic mower movement
• Work with marketing to utilize influencers, social media, and other digital platforms to drive awareness and sales
• Be a passionate ambassador for robotic mowers within the lawn and garden industry
• Actively collaborate and participate in providing product feedback with the Gardena PD/PM teams that will help guide development specific for the U.S. market.
• Provide timely product forecasts to planning and operations and ensure inventory is managed appropriately
• Develop and manage a budget specific to robotic business development
• Regularly present progress updates to senior management, including important sales and customer satisfaction KPI’s

About Gardena
Based in Ulm, Germany, Gardena is the preferred brand for millions of home and garden owners worldwide when it comes to garden care. That is because Gardena offers a complete range of all that is required – whether it’s watering systems, pumps, lawn care, robotics, smart systems, tree and shrub care, garden tools, soil cultivation or city gardening. Today, Gardena is the leading brand for high-quality garden tools in Europe and represented in more than 80 countries all over the world. Gardena was founded in 1961 and has been a division of the Husqvarna Group since 2007. They are the parent company to Orbit Irrigation, who has enjoyed continued success for over 50 years. Our mission is to help passionate gardeners Realize Their Gardening Dreams !
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Gardena is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices. Gardena prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment against race; color; religion; national origin; gender; sexual orientation; pregnancy; age; disability; service member status; or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Gardena also participates in E-Verify. Reference checks are a prerequisite for employment. All offers are contingent on completion of a drug screening and may be contingent on completion of a criminal background check. All successful candidates must provide original documents that will establish their identity and eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act.