Strategic Business Development Manager

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!Responsibilities:Strategy DevelopmentSupport the development and execution of business unit and enterprise growth strategies.Identify strategic growth vectors aligned with corporate objectives and market trends.Facilitate strategic planning processes and growth portfolio reviews.Translate strategic priorities into actionable initiatives and roadmaps.Market Intelligence & Competitive AnalysisMonitor market dynamics, customer trends, competitive developments, and emerging technologies.Conduct market attractiveness assessments and industry analyses.Identify market disruptions, growth opportunities, and potential risks.Maintain a fact-based understanding of competitors, business models, and strategic moves.Growth Opportunity Identification & PrioritizationGenerate and evaluate new business opportunities across products, applications, markets, and geographies.Lead opportunity screening and prioritization using structured strategic frameworks.Recommend resource allocation based on commercial attractiveness and strategic fit.Develop growth pipelines and investment portfolios.Business Case DevelopmentBuild robust business cases, including market sizing, financial modeling, risk assessments, and implementation scenarios.Evaluate potential investments and growth initiatives using ROI and value-creation methodologies.Present recommendations to senior leadership and investment committees.Track business case assumptions and post-implementation results.Innovation & New Product CommercializationPartner with R&D and Product Management to assess and commercialize innovation projects.Evaluate customer needs and market viability for new products and technologies.Support go-to-market strategies, value proposition development, and launch planning.Monitor commercialization performance and customer adoption.Cross-Functional LeadershipLead strategic initiatives across Sales, R&D, Operations, Marketing, Finance, and Product Management.Drive alignment among stakeholders in a matrix environment.Facilitate decision-making and executive reviews.Ensure successful execution of approved growth initiatives.Qualifications:Master or Advanced Degree preferably in Finance or Business Administration, MBA is a plusSolid background in Sales & Marketing in Nonwovens or related industryStrong strategic thinking and business acumen;Diplomatic skills in working within a matrixStamina and execution focusProficient skills in EnglishExcellent skills in MS Office (Word, Powerpoint, Excel) and SharepointExcellent presentation and workshop skills & techniquesAbility to travel up to 30%‎ ‎ 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 Performance Materials LP (USA)SummaryLocation: Durham, NCType: Full time