Market Development Manager

Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world!" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 52,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments.

We at Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies run the business operations of Freudenberg Sealing Technologies (FST) in the Americas. Being part of the global Freudenberg Group, our company is a leading producer of advanced sealing technologies for automotive and general industries. Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies is a joint venture between Freudenberg and NOK Corp. in Japan, is headquartered in Plymouth, MI, operates more than 20 facilities and employs about 4,700 people across the Americas.

Some of your Benefits

401K Match: Save for retirement with the company's help.

Health Insurance: Rely on comprehensive services whenever you need it.

Vacation: We offer time off to refresh and recharge.

Paid Holidays: With paid-time off, local holidays are all the way more relaxing.

Personal Development: We offer a variety of trainings to ensure you can develop in your career.

Troy, OH

On-Site

Freudenberg-NOK General Partnership

You support our team as

Market Development Manager

Responsibilities

• Drive new business development and market expansion for the Competence Center across targeted U.S. market segments
• Develop and execute market-driven strategic plans (STRAP) to achieve sustainable competitive advantage and long-term profitable growth
• Conduct market, customer, and competitive analysis to inform positioning, opportunity selection, and strategic decisions
• Partner with Sales, Finance, Engineering, and Supply Chain to ensure pricing, costing, margins, and risk/reward decisions support growth strategy
• Serve as the Voice of the Customer by building strong customer relationships and translating insights into strategic priorities
• Support sales efforts through proposal development, pricing strategy, negotiations, customer meetings, and prospect identification through deal closure
• 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
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field
• 7 years of experience in market development, customer development, or sales, preferably selling technical or engineered solutions
• Strong experience conducting market analysis and developing data-driven strategies
• Industry knowledge in aerospace, hydraulics, sealing solutions, or related industrial markets is preferred
• Proven commercial and financial acumen, including pricing strategy, margin management, and profitability optimization
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills with the ability to influence cross-functional and global stakeholders
• Demonstrated leadership, adaptability, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment
  
  

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.