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
The Sales & Business Development Manager for Data Centers will be responsible for generating and developing national sales opportunities.
This role is fully remote within the United States.
Specific Responsibilities:
Generate sales national opportunities.
Sales Focus - Meet with prospective and existing customers to develop new potential projects to maintain a healthy proposals pipeline
Develop the proposals pipeline to close a profitable and risk managed order book for Clarke Energy USA, in line or exceeding sales targets
Promote and build understanding of the Clarke Energy offer, and how this differentiates the Company from its competitors.
Establish strong relationships in order to become a valued technical & commercial resource to the customer.
Respond to all customer enquiries, ensuring that responses are accurate and timely.
Manage the preparation of customer focused technical, pricing, commercial quotations, feasibility reports and other documentation, liaising and working with other internal functions as necessary.
Manage, organize and update customer records electronically and in hard copy files in the correct format required by the internal processes.
Undertake research and provide market, competitor, and regulatory feedback to the Marketing function.
Provide input to the order forecast, budget and sales and marketing plan.
Attend conferences and exhibitions when required
In line with product decision, determine the key objectives and possible options to be covered in the proposal, coordinating the supply of the necessary information, organizing the various estimates, and defining the scope of supply.
Work in partnership with Engineering, Commercial and Project Managers as appropriate in order to evaluate technical risk and commercial terms.
Aid the proposals team with preparing RFQ’s for suppliers/subcontractors against specs and T&C’s.
Monitor progress and status of proposals, maintaining accurate records.
Review customer requirements to ensure detailed technical proposals are prepared in accordance with such requirements while ensuring that Clarke Energy internal metrics are maintained for margin, commercial risk and technical risk.
Attend site for technical and layout surveys assessing feasibility of project delivery as well as determining all mechanical and electrical integration elements.
Design, specify and select scope and balance of plant including but not limited to mechanical and electrical systems required for an operational gas fired generation plant.
Arrange regular Work in Progress meetings with the Proposals team, taking action as necessary to ensure that all activity is on target in terms of quality and timescales.
Support and assist in the Sales stage of a project taking responsibility for ensuring that conceptual design and tender preparation documents are provided in accordance with the required timescales and quality standards.
Ensure that Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality management policies and procedures are adhered to in all work undertaken.
Requirements:
Degree in Engineering (or similar technical subject) from a recognized institution (alternative higher education certificates may be considered where supported by relevant industrial experience).
Good understanding of both electrical and mechanical engineering.
Good understanding of Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental regulations.
Good IT skills – Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Microsoft Project.
Proven success in technical sales with strong commercial acumen
Self‑motivated, results‑oriented, and able to work independently
Demonstrated reliability, integrity, and professionalism
Strong persuasion, negotiation, and communication skills
High level of customer focus; responsive and relationship‑driven
Analytical thinker with sound judgment and balanced decision‑making
Resilient under pressure with determination to meet targets
Effective time management and organizational skills
Collaborative team player who supports colleagues
Commitment to quality, continuous improvement, and personal development
Confident in technical expertise and representing company products
Willingness to travel extensively throughout the Northeast and across the U.S.
Desirable Qualifications
Experience developing and selling engineered solutions involving reciprocating engines (CHP or similar complex energy systems preferred)
Background in electrical and/or mechanical engineering
Familiarity with CHP installations, steam‑raising plant, and ancillary equipment (preferred but not required)
Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.
Rehlko hires candidates only in states where we have an established business presence. We do not hire candidates residing in the following states: AK, AR, DE, HI, ME, ND, NE, VT, WV, WY. Remote work opportunities are also unavailable for these locations.
The salary range for this position is $130K - $145K annually. 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. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision & 401k.
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.
In addition to the investment in your development, Rehlko offers a benefits package including a 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 conditions 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 [email protected]. 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
Skills Required
- Degree in Engineering or similar technical subject
- Good understanding of electrical and mechanical engineering
- Good understanding of Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental regulations
- Proven success in technical sales with strong commercial acumen
- Strong persuasion, negotiation, and communication skills
- Willingness to travel extensively throughout the Northeast and across the U.S.
Rehlko Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Rehlko and has not been reviewed or approved by Rehlko.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered fair-to-competitive across many roles, with professional tracks like project management, engineering leadership, and sales often aligning well with market levels. Role and geography differences are acknowledged but compensation is frequently characterized as good or competitive.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive and good value, including medical, dental, vision, mental‑health/EAP resources, and HSA‑compatible options. Cost and coverage are often portrayed as favorable in the U.S.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave provisions are emphasized for both birthing and non‑birthing parents. Additional family supports such as milk‑shipping services reinforce a family‑friendly offering.
Rehlko Insights
What We Do
Rehlko is a global leader in energy resilience, delivering the solutions critical to sustain and improve life. Formerly, for more than 100 years as Kohler Energy, our teams have excelled, reliably meeting today’s energy needs while planning for tomorrow’s. Now, with a new name and increased focus, we are giving our customers more control over where energy is sourced and where it goes, from industrial applications to your own backyard. Our solutions give people the resilience they need to keep building a brighter future, together. At Rehlko, we innovate relentlessly because we know we don’t just offer energy solutions – we are creating an energy resilient world for a better future. We provide worldwide solutions thanks to our regional locations in NA, EMEA, LATAM, APAC, and India. Learn more about our products: Power Systems North America: https://www.powersystems.rehlko.com Power Systems EMEA: https://www.powersystems.rehlko.com/emea Engines: https://www.engines.rehlko.com Rehlko’s affiliated brands include Kohler Home Energy, Kohler Uninterruptible Power, Curtis Instruments, and Clarke Energy.
