Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Freudenberg Flow Technologies is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive growth in their Hydraulic Business. The role involves leading strategy and operations, generating new business, and developing strong customer relationships while collaborating with various internal teams.
Responsibilities
- Drive disproportionate growth of Summit’s Hydraulic Business by leading strategy and operations, generating new business and developing high-value customer relationships
- Lead direct sales efforts by delivering value‑based solutions supported by strong application engineering
- Monitor market trends and customer needs, translating insights into actionable growth strategies
- Partner closely with Sales, Engineering, R&D, Marketing, Pricing, and Supply Chain to support new opportunities and product development
- Engage regularly with major OEMs and customers through frequent on‑site visits
- Support the sales organization through lead generation initiatives, sales tools, training, and market intelligence
- Utilize CRM to track opportunities, customer interactions, and industry insights
- Represent Summit at industry trade shows, seminars, and association events
Skills
- Engineering degree (Chemical or Mechanical preferred) or equivalent practical experience
- 3+ years of experience with hydraulic systems operating under high load and high pressure
- 5+ years of experience in business development, sales, marketing, or product management
- Proven ability to grow markets and influence cross‑functional teams
- Strong communication, presentation, and relationship‑building skills
- Willingness to travel extensively (around 50%)
Company Overview
Freudenberg Flow Technologies specializes in connectors and sealing services. It was founded in 1978, and is headquartered in Weinheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, DEU, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is https://www.ffltech.com.