Distributor Development Manager Jobs in Chicago, IL

Senior Business Development Manager
Posting Start Date: 4/13/26
Job Location (Short): Chicago, Illinois, USA, 60631
Requisition ID: 34691
Onsite or Remote: Remote Position
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Job Overview
The New Business Development Manager - Forestry leads a globally focused team responsible for driving growth in commodity parts sales, extended warranties, and supplemental offerings for the Forest Machine Business Division (FMBD) equipment across international markets. This role is ideal for a seasoned senior manager with extensive experience in global commodity parts sales and a proven track record of developing and executing commercial strategies that respond to regional market dynamics and customer needs. This leader will also need to understand global distribution and stocking approach that align with projected growth.
The position supports the creation and execution of new products and service offerings that enhance revenue and customer value. Additional responsibilities include active engagement in international dealer parts planning, trade show participation, and serving as the primary liaison between global stakeholders.
The New Business Development Manager - Forestry role is responsible for achieving and maintaining global sales volume and margin targets, that align, as a percentage of total new equipment sales, as well as overall fleet population. The New Business Development Manager - Forestry role is also responsible for developing, and supporting deployment, of additional revenue streams, that remain relevant to a very dynamic and regionally specific forestry market. The New Business Development Manager - Forestry will work with senior leadership and executives to establish relevant sales metrics and goals that drive both DB (distributor) and customer value, to ensure increased support is realized through the entire value chain.
The New Business Development Manager - Forestry utilizes several operating systems to perform these tasks given the broad nature of the role and the information required to drive results.
Key Job Responsibilities

• Drives aftermarket parts sales and relevant revenue streams that align with specific KPI's
• Supports and leads the Aftermarket team with positive coaching, to ensure goals are achieved
• Creates short, mid, and long-term personnel structures that align with anticipated growth. Key focus should be on establishing a highly motivated team, where training, bench strength, and succession planning are tied to success.
• While driving supplemental commercial offerings, positions also suggests new revenue opportunities based on customer and DB's feedback (to include industry trends as well).
• Becomes a trusted resource within global distribution network that resolves issues and concerns in a prompt and professional manner.
• Responsible for generating and supporting global Aftermarket strategies, through information gathering, planning and execution of business plans.
• High level of coordination across multiple business units, both internal and external stakeholders, to ensure prompt and accurate responses, as it relates to both Aftermarket sales functions and strategy.
• Utilizes internal sales platforms that support primary job functions.
• Generates and presents to domestic and international executives, both internally and externally, ongoing performance and strategic initiatives tied to relevant Aftermarket objectives.
• Defines distribution strategies that align with existing internal and external supply chain investments and leverages to ensure the FMBD sales growth success.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree in Operations, Business, or related field.
• Minimum requirement of seven (7) years working in, or closely associated with, Forestry and/or Global Logging Markets.
• Minimum requirement of ten (10) years of outside sales experience, business development, with significant focus on global commodity parts strategies and proven results
• Minimum requirement of five (5) years of strategic sourcing and global distribution experience, focused on cost controls, white labeling and branding, alternative and tiered value product offerings.
• Minimum requirement of five (5) years of management experience, remote staff experience preferred
• Experience influencing senior stakeholders and contributing to enterprise-level strategic objectives
• Current knowledge of forestry market and rolling stock associated with logging operations
• Technical aptitude to understand basic mechanical, hydraulic and electronic machine operations
• Must possess analytical/critical thinking skills.
• Proficient with MS Office applications Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Experience with Infor Syteline or SAP is a plus, but not required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Travel up to 75% both domestic and international, with occasional weekend work
• Must project a cooperative and positive attitude toward customers, employees, and the Company.
• Must comply with all environmental, quality, and safety rules, practices, and standards.

Additional Information
Hiring Range
At Komatsu, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. This role pays $177,000. The actual offer will consider a wide range of factors, including experience and location.
Company Benefits
Komatsu provides an extensive and robust employee benefits package that is designed to enhance the well-being of our employees and family members. We embrace a positive and empowering employee experience with a culture that prides itself on a diverse and inclusive environment.

• Health benefits: Medical, dental, vision, HSA, wellness programs, etc.
• 401k and/or employee savings programs
• Employee time off (vacation and designated holidays)
• Employee and family assistance programs
• Disability benefits
• Life insurance
• Employee learning and development programs

Diversity & Inclusion Commitment
At Komatsu, we come from diverse backgrounds, with unique perspectives, experiences and contributions. We believe that our people are part of our shared purpose. Connected by our core values of ambition, perseverance, collaboration and authenticity, we are committed to continually advancing in our support of diversity and inclusion. United, we are on a journey towards a sustainable future that creates value together.
Company Information
Komatsu develops and supplies technologies, equipment and services for the construction, mining, forklift, industrial and forestry markets. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Komatsu employs more than 64,000 people worldwide, operating in more than 140 countries. For more than a century, the company has been creating value for its customers through manufacturing and technology innovation, partnering with others to empower a sustainable future where people, business and the planet thrive together. Since the company's founding in 1921, Komatsu has been committed to supporting individuals and communities through job training, skills development and giving back. As a Komatsu employee, you will be encouraged to grow alongside our global company, contributing to a more sustainable future for all. If you are looking for a company that values your talent and potential, join Komatsu to be a part of something big and help advance modern society. Learn more at www.komatsu.com.
EEO Statement
Komatsu is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.