Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!

Responsibilities:

• Develops solutions that meet customers expectations and technical requirements

• Determines market approaches that are feasible for the organization and able to be integrated

• Assembles the development and extension of product portfolios and innovates based on market and competitor analysis

• Analyzes product fit, network opportunities, and market accessibility and entry

• Manages and discusses price proposals, seeks out market adjustment opportunities, and remains current on the market price

• Proposes global strategic initiatives regarding the development of the business, including focus, roadmap, and market analysis

• Identifies strategic gaps and seeks out business opportunities that require cross-collaboration

• Tracks customers quality expectations, legal aspects, and consequences of non-compliance

• Coordinates and monitors the fulfillment of all legal and internal requirements regarding Health, Safety and Environment

• Leads by example and line with the Freudenberg Guiding Principles and the Code of Conduct, while developing employees, driving Talent Acquisition and Management processes, and fostering a proactive work culture

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or technical field.
• Relevant experience in business development.
• Fluent in (written and spoken) English.
• Up to 30% travel, mainly domestically - visiting operational locations & customers
• Analytical Mindset: You can leverage data-driven insights to identify growth opportunities, evaluate market trends, and develop strategic plans that optimize business performance.
• Networking: You can cultivate and maintain relationships with current and potential clients, partners, and industry leaders to drive business growth and uncover new opportunities.
• Commercial Sales & Technical Expertise: You understand client needs, tailor solutions, and drive successful sales outcomes.
• Tenacity: You are determined to persistently pursue goals despite challenges and setbacks, demonstrating resilience and a relentless drive to succeed.

Communication & Collaboration: Communicates clearly and concisely, while serving as a sparring partner to internal/external stakeholders. Fosters teamwork between employees and across the organization.
Value for Customers: Drives a customer-oriented business strategy and provides indispensable support to deliver successful outcomes.
Innovation: Envisions the impact of potential future trends and proactively drives necessary changes. Encourages creativity and initiative from employees.
Drive & Execution: Inspires and motivates self and others, while taking full accountability for actions and results.

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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