Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!<h1>Responsibilities:</h1>Freudenberg Sealing Technologies (FST) is seeking a dynamic Director Strategic Business Development to drive business expansion and foster sustainable growth. As a Director Strategic Business Development, you will play a pivotal role in building business and bringing innovative ideas to life on an operative level.Your Impact:<ul><li>Market Opportunities: Conduct in-depth research to identify and assess new business opportunities, contributing to strategic growth in automotive, sustainable mobility, and green energy sectors.</li><li>Prospecting &amp; Pipeline Management: Develop and maintain a dynamic pipeline of potential clients and partners through diverse channels, ensuring a steady flow of opportunities.</li><li>Strategic Planning: Create comprehensive business plans, including market entry strategies, growth initiatives, financial projections, and risk assessments.</li><li>Business Development: Lead client projects with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring timely and cost-effective execution while optimizing sales processes and driving overall performance.</li><li>Market Strategy Execution: Design and implement data-driven market strategies to drive business expansion and maintain an goal-oriented edge.</li><li>Portfolio Optimization: Manage and enhance the existing portfolio, proactively identifying new opportunities to adapt to evolving market conditions.</li></ul><h1>Qualifications:</h1>Qualifications:<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in business or technical field.</li><li>Relevant experience in business development.</li><li>Fluent in (written and spoken) German &amp; English.</li></ul>Skills Needed for Success in this role:<ul><li>Analytical Mindset: You can leverage data-driven insights to identify growth opportunities, evaluate market trends, and develop strategic plans that optimize business performance.</li><li>Networking: You can cultivate and maintain relationships with current and potential clients, partners, and industry leaders to drive business growth and uncover new opportunities.</li><li>Commercial Sales &amp; Technical Expertise: You understand client needs, tailor solutions, and drive successful sales outcomes.</li><li>Tenacity: You are determined to persistently pursue goals despite challenges and setbacks, demonstrating resilience and a relentless drive to succeed.</li></ul>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.Freudenberg FST GmbH

Freudenberg e-Power Systems is one of the world's leading suppliers of emission-neutral energy systems for heavy-duty applications. With its experience and expertise in battery and fuel cell technology, the company offers tailor-made solutions, in particular combined systems, for sustainable and economical e-mobility. With over 800 employees, Freudenberg e-Power Systems supports its customers from application development through to production, commissioning and service.
The company is part of the global Freudenberg Group, which has four business areas: Seals and Vibration Control Technology, Nonwovens and Filtration, Household Products as well as Specialties and Others. In 2022 the Group generated sales of more than 11 billion euros and employed more than 50,000 associates in around 60 countries.

Director Strategic Business Development (f/m/d)

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!<h1>Responsibilities:</h1>Freudenberg Sealing Technologies (FST)&nbsp;is seeking a dynamic Director Strategic Business Development&nbsp;to drive business expansion and foster sustainable growth. As a Director Strategic Business Development,&nbsp;you will play a pivotal role in building business and bringing innovative ideas to life on an operative level.Your Impact:<ul><li>Market Opportunities: Conduct in-depth research to identify and assess new business opportunities, contributing to strategic growth in automotive, sustainable mobility, and green energy sectors.</li><li>Prospecting &amp; Pipeline Management: Develop and maintain a dynamic pipeline of potential clients and partners through diverse channels, ensuring a steady flow of opportunities.</li><li>Strategic Planning: Create comprehensive business plans, including market entry strategies, growth initiatives, financial projections, and risk assessments.</li><li>Business Development: Lead client projects with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring timely and cost-effective execution while optimizing sales processes and driving overall performance.</li><li>Market Strategy Execution: Design and implement data-driven market strategies to drive business expansion and maintain an goal-oriented edge.</li><li>Portfolio Optimization: Manage and enhance the existing portfolio, proactively identifying new opportunities to adapt to evolving market conditions.</li></ul><h1>Qualifications:</h1>Qualifications:<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in business or technical field.</li><li>Relevant experience in business development.</li><li>Fluent in (written and spoken) German &amp; English.</li></ul>Skills Needed for Success in this role:<ul><li>Analytical Mindset: You can leverage data-driven insights to identify growth opportunities, evaluate market trends, and develop strategic plans that optimize business performance.</li><li>Networking: You can cultivate and maintain relationships with current and potential clients, partners, and industry leaders to drive business growth and uncover new opportunities.</li><li>Commercial Sales &amp; Technical Expertise: You understand client needs, tailor solutions, and drive successful sales outcomes.</li><li>Tenacity: You are determined to persistently pursue goals despite challenges and setbacks, demonstrating resilience and a relentless drive to succeed.</li></ul>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.Freudenberg FST GmbH

Director Strategic Business Development (f/m/d)

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