Business Development Manager Anti-Friction Coatings (f/m/d)

Freudenberg (old); Deutschland; On-site; USD 102,762 - 137,017; Full time

Job summary

SurTec Deutschland GmbH is seeking a Business Development Manager for Anti-Friction Coatings in the DACH region. You will identify new market opportunities and develop strategies to drive revenue growth through technical and commercial consulting.

You will travel regularly to support sales, collaborate with Product Management, and build long-term business relationships across Benelux and Scandinavia. Fluent German and English are required along with a technical background in coatings.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a comparable field.
• Proven experience in technical sales and business development.
• Strong technical understanding of coatings, surface technology, tribology, or related industrial applications.
• Ability to identify market opportunities and develop new business potential.
• Willingness to travel regularly (approx. four days per week) and drive license.

Responsibilities

• Identify new market opportunities for anti-friction coating solutions in the DACH/Benelux/Scandinavia regions.
• Develop market and account roadmaps and pricing strategies to drive revenue growth.
• Analyze markets, customer requirements, and competitors, collaborating with Product Management.
• Manage customer projects from opportunity analysis to implementation with Sales and Product Management.
• Provide technical and commercial consulting and support sales during customer visits.
• Represent SurTec at industry events and professional associations.

Skills

Technical sales

Business development

Coatings

Surface technology

Tribology

Client relationships

German language

English language

Education

Degree in Chemistry or related field

Job description

## Business Development Manager Anti-Friction Coatings (f/m/d)Applylocations: Zwingenbergtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R\_00092822**Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!**# Responsibilities:* Within the **DACH region, Benelux**,and **Scandinavia**, you identify new market opportunities for **industrial anti-friction coating** solutions and develop strategies to drive revenue growth.* You create market and account roadmaps, develop pricing strategies, and derive sales initiatives to ensure successful **market development**.* You analyze markets, **customer requirements**, and competitors, working closely with international Product Management.* You manage customer projects from the initial **opportunity analysis** through successful implementation in close collaboration with Sales, Product Management, and our Competence Center.* You provide both technical and commercial consulting to existing and prospective customers, and support Sales during customer visits and the development of long-term **business relationships**.* You drive new business ideas, establish successful commercial approaches across the SurTec Group, and promote knowledge sharing throughout the sales network.* You represent SurTec at industry events and within professional associations, positioning our solutions through expert contributions and personal engagement in the market.# Qualifications:* Degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or comparable; alternatively, a technical training.* Proven professional experience in **t****echnical Sales** and **B****usiness Development**.* Strong technical understanding of **coatings, surface technology**, tribology, fastening technology, or comparable industrial applications.* Strong sense for identifying **market opportunities** and developing new business potential.* Ability to build relationships with (new) customers and confidently convince them of the benefits of our technical solutions.* Analytical thinking, solution-oriented and self-driven approach, and a strong ability to execute and deliver results.* **Valid Class B driver's license**, willingness to **travel regularly (approx. four days per week)**, and **business-fluent German** and **English** language skills. 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.SurTec Deutschland GmbH