Aerospace and Defense, Automotive Industry, Business Development, Business Operations, Competitive Analysis/Strategy, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Diversity, Engineering Management, Finance, Health Insurance, Hydraulic Engineering, Leadership, Long-Term Profit, Marginal Costing, Market Analysis, Market Development, Market Segmentation, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Negotiation Skills, Partner Sales, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Pricing, Product Management, Product Planning, Product Pricing, Profit & Loss Management, Public Transport, Risk, Sales, Sales Proposals, Sales Support, Software Engineering, Strategic Planning, Supply Chain, Team Building, Technical Sales, Writing Skills
Business Development Manager | Freudenberg
Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world!" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 52,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments.
We at Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies run the business operations of Freudenberg Sealing Technologies (FST) in the Americas. Being part of the global Freudenberg Group, our company is a leading producer of advanced sealing technologies for automotive and general industries. Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies is a joint venture between Freudenberg and NOK Corp. in Japan, is headquartered in Plymouth, MI, operates more than 20 facilities and employs about 4,700 people across the Americas.
Some of your Benefitsarrow_right
401K Match
401K Match: Save for retirement with the company's help.
Health Insurance
Health Insurance: Rely on comprehensive services whenever you need it.
Vacation
Vacation: We offer time off to refresh and recharge.
Paid Holidays
Paid Holidays: With paid-time off, local holidays are all the way more relaxing.
Performance Related Bonus
Performance Related Bonus: When you have an impact, you can reap the rewards.
location_on Troy, OH
On-Site
trip_origin Freudenberg-NOK General Partnership
You support our team as
Business Development Manager
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Responsibilitiesarrow_right
- 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
Qualificationsarrow_right
- 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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Additional Informationarrow_right
Jarett Burns
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