Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!<h1>Responsibilities:</h1><div><ul><li>Drive new business development and market expansion for the Competence Center across targeted U.S. market segments</li><li>Develop and execute market-driven strategic plans (STRAP) to achieve sustainable competitive advantage and long-term profitable growth</li><li>Conduct market, customer, and competitive analysis to inform positioning, opportunity selection, and strategic decisions</li><li>Partner with Sales, Finance, Engineering, and Supply Chain to ensure pricing, costing, margins, and risk/reward decisions support growth strategy</li><li>Serve as the Voice of the Customer by building strong customer relationships and translating insights into strategic priorities</li><li>Support sales efforts through proposal development, pricing strategy, negotiations, customer meetings, and prospect identification through deal closure</li><li>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</li></ul></div><h1>Qualifications:</h1><div><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field</li><li>7+ years of experience in market development, customer development, or sales, preferably selling technical or engineered solutions</li><li>Strong experience conducting market analysis and developing data-driven strategies</li><li>Industry knowledge in aerospace, hydraulics, sealing solutions, or related industrial markets is preferred</li><li>Proven commercial and financial acumen, including pricing strategy, margin management, and profitability optimization</li><li>Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills with the ability to influence cross-functional and global stakeholders</li><li>Demonstrated leadership, adaptability, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment</li></ul></div>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-NOK General Partnership

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.

Market Development Manager

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!<h1>Responsibilities:</h1><div><ul><li>Drive new business development and market expansion for the Competence Center across targeted U.S. market segments</li><li>Develop and execute market-driven strategic plans (STRAP) to achieve sustainable competitive advantage and long-term profitable growth</li><li>Conduct market, customer, and competitive analysis to inform positioning, opportunity selection, and strategic decisions</li><li>Partner with Sales, Finance, Engineering, and Supply Chain to ensure pricing, costing, margins, and risk/reward decisions support growth strategy</li><li>Serve as the Voice of the Customer by building strong customer relationships and translating insights into strategic priorities</li><li>Support sales efforts through proposal development, pricing strategy, negotiations, customer meetings, and prospect identification through deal closure</li><li>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</li></ul></div><h1>Qualifications:</h1><div><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field</li><li>7+ years of experience in market development, customer development, or sales, preferably selling technical or engineered solutions</li><li>Strong experience conducting market analysis and developing data-driven strategies</li><li>Industry knowledge in aerospace, hydraulics, sealing solutions, or related industrial markets is preferred</li><li>Proven commercial and financial acumen, including pricing strategy, margin management, and profitability optimization</li><li>Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills with the ability to influence cross-functional and global stakeholders</li><li>Demonstrated leadership, adaptability, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment</li></ul></div>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-NOK General Partnership

Market Development Manager

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