Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!<h1>Responsibilities:</h1>1. Market &amp; Competitive Intelligence<ul><li>Conduct deep market analysis across key segments: Automotive, Heavy Industry, Textiles, and General Industry.</li><li>Track competitor activities, pricing trends, product launches, and market positioning.</li><li>Identify emerging technologies such as synthetics, EV fluids, biodegradable lubricants, and energy‑efficient solutions.</li><li>Evaluate macroeconomic, regulatory, and OEM trends impacting lubricant demand, including emission norms and sustainability standards.</li></ul>2. Strategic Planning<ul><li>Support in developing 3–5‑year strategic business plans for product lines and market segments.</li><li>Identify high‑potential segments, white spaces, and future growth platforms.</li><li>Build strategies for digitalization, channel expansion, OEM partnerships, and premium product positioning.</li><li>Support annual operating plans (AOP) with market forecasts, insights, and prioritized strategic initiatives.</li></ul>Go‑to‑Market (GTM) Strategy &amp; Execution<ul><li>Develop end‑to‑end GTM strategies for new products, services, and market entries—including segmentation, value proposition, pricing, channel strategy, and positioning.</li><li>Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Product, and Operations to align GTM plans with customer needs, competitive differentiation, and commercial goals.</li><li>Conduct customer segmentation analysis to identify target markets and refine buyer personas.</li><li>Monitor performance of GTM initiatives and recommend course‑corrections to optimize adoption, revenue, and profitability.</li><li>Ensure GTM execution is supported through clearly defined cross‑functional workflows, resource planning, and timelines</li></ul>Strategic Project Management<ul><li>Lead key cross‑functional strategic initiatives ensuring timelines, milestones, and outcomes are achieved.</li><li>Coordinate with Finance, Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, and HR to operationalize strategic priorities.</li><li>Identify project risks early and drive mitigation or escalation as required.</li></ul><h1>Qualifications:</h1><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in engineering or chemistry.</li><li>MBA (Marketing preferred) from a premier institute.</li><li>8+ years of experience in lubricants, petrochemicals, automotive, or industrial products  in strategy consulting, corporate planning, or business analysis.</li><li>Demonstrated experience in strategy development, product marketing, market research, and pricing.</li><li>Market &amp; Business Acumen and Commercial and financial understanding.</li><li>Analytical Skills: Expert-level capability in data analysis, statistical modeling, and financial analysis.</li><li>Communication: Strong presentation and storytelling skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.</li><li>Tools: Proficiency in BI tools, Excel, PowerPoint, and CRM software</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.Klüber Lubrication India Pvt. Ltd.

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.

Strategy Manager (F/M/D)

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!<h1>Responsibilities:</h1>1. Market &amp; Competitive Intelligence<ul><li>Conduct deep market analysis across key segments: Automotive, Heavy Industry, Textiles, and General Industry.</li><li>Track competitor activities, pricing trends, product launches, and market positioning.</li><li>Identify emerging technologies such as synthetics, EV fluids, biodegradable lubricants, and energy‑efficient solutions.</li><li>Evaluate macroeconomic, regulatory, and OEM trends impacting lubricant demand, including emission norms and sustainability standards.</li></ul>2. Strategic Planning<ul><li>Support in developing 3–5‑year strategic business plans for product lines and market segments.</li><li>Identify high‑potential segments, white spaces, and future growth platforms.</li><li>Build strategies for digitalization, channel expansion, OEM partnerships, and premium product positioning.</li><li>Support annual operating plans (AOP) with market forecasts, insights, and prioritized strategic initiatives.</li></ul>Go‑to‑Market (GTM) Strategy &amp; Execution<ul><li>Develop end‑to‑end GTM strategies for new products, services, and market entries—including segmentation, value proposition, pricing, channel strategy, and positioning.</li><li>Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Product, and Operations to align GTM plans with customer needs, competitive differentiation, and commercial goals.</li><li>Conduct customer segmentation analysis to identify target markets and refine buyer personas.</li><li>Monitor performance of GTM initiatives and recommend course‑corrections to optimize adoption, revenue, and profitability.</li><li>Ensure GTM execution is supported through clearly defined cross‑functional workflows, resource planning, and timelines</li></ul>Strategic Project Management<ul><li>Lead key cross‑functional strategic initiatives ensuring timelines, milestones, and outcomes are achieved.</li><li>Coordinate with Finance, Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, and HR to operationalize strategic priorities.</li><li>Identify project risks early and drive mitigation or escalation as required.</li></ul><h1>Qualifications:</h1><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in engineering or chemistry.</li><li>MBA (Marketing preferred) from a premier institute.</li><li>8+ years of experience in lubricants, petrochemicals, automotive, or industrial products  in strategy consulting, corporate planning, or business analysis.</li><li>Demonstrated experience in strategy development, product marketing, market research, and pricing.</li><li>Market &amp; Business Acumen and Commercial and financial understanding.</li><li>Analytical Skills: Expert-level capability in data analysis, statistical modeling, and financial analysis.</li><li>Communication: Strong presentation and storytelling skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.</li><li>Tools: Proficiency in BI tools, Excel, PowerPoint, and CRM software</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.Klüber Lubrication India Pvt. Ltd.

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