Business Development Manager

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Freudenberg Group

Troy, OH

On-site

Posted April 16, 2026

Job Description

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!

Responsibilities:

Drive new business development and market expansion for the Competence Center across targeted U.S. market segments
Develop and execute market-driven strategic plans (STRAP) to achieve sustainable competitive advantage and long-term profitable growth
Conduct market, customer, and competitive analysis to inform positioning, opportunity selection, and strategic decisions
Partner with Sales, Finance, Engineering, and Supply Chain to ensure pricing, costing, margins, and risk/reward decisions support growth strategy
Serve as the Voice of the Customer by building strong customer relationships and translating insights into strategic priorities
Support sales efforts through proposal development, pricing strategy, negotiations, customer meetings, and prospect identification through deal closure
Act as the commercial champion across global and cross-functional teams, influencing product roadmaps, identifying technology gaps, and managing Application Engineers and Product Management resources

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field
7+ years of experience in market development, customer development, or sales, preferably selling technical or engineered solutions
Strong experience conducting market analysis and developing data-driven strategies
Industry knowledge in aerospace, hydraulics, sealing solutions, or related industrial markets is preferred
Proven commercial and financial acumen, including pricing strategy, margin management, and profitability optimization
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills with the ability to influence cross-functional and global stakeholders
Demonstrated leadership, adaptability, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment

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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