Business 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.

Freudenberg Flow Technologies is a global provider of critical sealing and connector solutions, niche products and services to the global energy market - including oil and gas, renewables and alternatives. Our strengths in material science, application knowledge, design capabilities and manufacturing capacity, combined with our differentiated product portfolio, are supported by our focus on providing the highest level of customer service. Our employees serve a range of customers including oil and gas production companies, OEMs and engineering and service companies.

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Performance Related Bonus

Performance Related Bonus: When you have an impact, you can reap the rewards.

Car Allowance

Car Allowance: You receive a monthly allowance to buy or lease and maintain a personal vehicle.

Health Insurance

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

401K Match

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

Vacation

Vacation: We offer time off to refresh and recharge.

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Business Development Manager

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The Business Development Manager is responsible for developing and executing growth initiatives that expand market share, revenue, and profitability across targeted energy industry segments within the United States. The role focuses on identifying, qualifying, influencing, and securing opportunities for the company's portfolio of High Integrity Connectors & Metal Sealing Solutions across both CAPEX and OPEX markets.

The successful candidate will bring, establish and maintain strong relationships with owner/operators, EPC contractors, OEMs, fabricators, engineering organizations, and channel partners to position the company as the preferred supplier for critical piping and pressure containment applications. The position requires a combination of commercial acumen, technical understanding, strategic planning, project pursuit expertise, and customer relationship management.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to travel extensively throughout the United States.

Expected travel range: 40-60% depending on business requirements, customer engagement activities, and industry events.

Qualificationsarrow_right

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Marketing, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in business development, strategic sales, account management, or commercial leadership within the Oil&Gas - Offshore industry.
• Demonstrated experience working with owner/operators, EPC contractors, OEMs, fabricators, and industrial end users.
• Proven success identifying and securing major project opportunities and long-term customer relationships.
• Strong understanding of industrial products, engineered solutions, or pressure containment technologies.
• Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency with CRM systems, opportunity management tools, and business analytics.
• PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Experience within refining, petrochemical, LNG, power generation, nuclear, hydrogen, renewable fuels, or carbon capture industries.
• Knowledge of structured sales methodologies.
• Technical understanding of piping systems, pressure equipment, engineered connectors, sealing technologies, or related industrial products.
• Experience influencing engineering specifications and project standards.

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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