Business Development Manager - Corteco NA Marine

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!Responsibilities:• Drive Sales and Growth: Develop and implement strategies to expand our customer base, nurture existing relationships, and achieve sales targets in line with our channel strategy.• Account Management: Manage key accounts with a focus on daily engagement, strategic planning, and data-driven decision-making to identify growth opportunities and address product gaps.• Identify and Secure New Business: Proactively seek out new business opportunities, establish partnerships, and work with internal teams to create compelling sales and marketing plans for new products and markets.• Build Strategic Relationships: Network and engage with customers, suppliers, and industry professionals to strengthen our market presence and drive business objectives.• Collaborate Across Functions: Partner with Product Management, Technical Services, and Pricing teams to develop customized solutions, implement pricing strategies, and support new product development.• Market Insight and Strategic Planning: Stay informed on industry trends, leverage existing business insights, and contribute to the development of long-term strategic plans to ensure continued growth.Qualifications:• Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field.• Experience: 5-7 years of business development or sales experience, ideally within the marine industry.• Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with marine sealing components or similar products is preferred.• Skills & Attributes: Strong relationship-building skills, expertise in project management, effective negotiation abilities, and a proactive approach. You should be a strategic thinker with a sense of urgency and a passion for driving results.• Tech Savvy: Proficiency in MS Office and CRM systems is essential.• Willingness to Travel: This role requires up to 50% travel to engage with customers, attend industry events, and explore new business opportunities.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