Freudenberg Group

Global group manufacturing seals, cleaning, textiles

Global Corporate Business Development Manager

Corporate StrategyConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeHowell, MI, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related field.
At least 7 years of experience in business development, strategy, corporate development, market intelligence, consulting, M&A, or related areas.
Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and project management skills.
Ability to translate complex market insights into actionable business recommendations.
Experience in chemical, manufacturing, or industrial markets is a plus.
International experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Monitor market trends, customer needs, competitive activity, and emerging technologies.
Identify business growth opportunities, strategic partnerships, and acquisition targets.
Manage and support the M&A pipeline, including target screening, due diligence, and integration planning.
Provide market intelligence and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
Support global strategic planning and execution processes.
Lead cross-functional projects and high-impact business initiatives.
Build relationships with customers, industry experts, startups, universities, and other external partners.
Develop executive presentations, business reviews, and strategic recommendations.

Desired Qualifications

Experience in chemical, manufacturing, or industrial markets.
International experience.

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Responsibilities:

Monitor market trends, customer needs, competitive activity, and emerging technologies.
Identify business growth opportunities, strategic partnerships, and acquisition targets.
Manage and support the M&A pipeline, including target screening, due diligence, and integration planning.
Provide market intelligence and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
Support global strategic planning and execution processes.
Lead cross-functional projects and high-impact business initiatives.
Build relationships with customers, industry experts, startups, universities, and other external partners.
Develop executive presentations, business reviews, and strategic recommendations.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related field.
7+ years of experience in business development, strategy, corporate development, market intelligence, consulting, M&A, or related areas.
Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and project management skills.
Ability to translate complex market insights into actionable business recommendations.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Experience in chemical, manufacturing, or industrial markets is a plus.
International experience is a plus.

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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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About the Company

Freudenberg Group

Global group manufacturing seals, cleaning, textiles

Freudenberg Group is a German family-owned technology company with a diversified portfolio across seals, consumer cleaning products, technical textiles, and filtration. It develops and sells high-tech components and sealing systems for automotive and industrial use, as well as consumer brands like Vileda, O-Cedar, and Wettex, and provides nonwovens and filtration solutions for automotive, construction, and medical applications. It stays different from competitors through family ownership and broad diversification across markets and products, which reduces dependence on any single cycle. Its goal is to grow by offering a wide, globally distributed range of technically informed products while preserving long-term ownership and stability through diversification.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Weinheim, Germany
Founded: 1849

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