New Business Development Manager (f/m/d)
At a glance
Manager-level Business Development role at Freudenberg. Hückelhoven · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate €59,563–€102,562 across Germany.
Freudenberg has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.
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What you'll do
- Find new markets and applications, then build business cases that weigh profitability and sustainability
- Study market shifts, competitors and technology, using trade shows to shape new product ideas
- Bring PVC-free coating solutions from development through launch with development, production, logistics and marketing teams
- Coordinate external providers and partners during innovation and product development
- Build relationships with customers, suppliers and business partners to support lasting market success
What you bring
- A business or engineering degree, ideally related to coatings, or comparable long-term experience in the field
- Fluency in German and English
- Willingness to travel and support different locations and international markets
Who this fits
This role suits someone who can spot commercial opportunities and communicate confidently with customers, suppliers and partners. You’ll travel to support multiple locations and international markets.
From the employer
Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!
Responsibilities:
- You will identify new markets and application areas and use them to develop robust business cases with a focus on profitability and sustainability
- You will analyze market trends, competitors, and technological developments; attend trade shows; and use these insights to generate innovative product ideas
- You will drive the development and successful market launch of new, PVC-free coating solutions in collaboration with the Development, Production, Logistics, and Marketing departments
- You will manage collaboration with external service providers and relevant partners throughout the innovation and product development process
- You will build a strong network of customers, suppliers, and business partners, thereby laying the foundation for long-term market success
Qualifications:
- You have successfully completed a degree in business administration or engineering, ideally with a focus on the coatings industry, or you have demonstrated comparable, long-term professional experience in this field
- You consistently act in a customer-, market-, and competition-oriented manner and identify new opportunities and trends early on
- You stand out for your strong communication and networking skills, as well as your confident demeanor when interacting with customers, suppliers, and business partners
- You are fluent in both German and English
- You are flexible and willing to travel to actively support various locations and international markets
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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