Corporate Strategy and Development Manager

Chem-Trend; Howell (MI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401K Match

Paid Holidays

Personal Development

Job summary

Chem-Trend, a Freudenberg Group company, is seeking a Corporate Strategy and Development Manager in Howell, MI. Hybrid work supports collaboration across markets to monitor trends, identify growth opportunities, and lead strategic initiatives.

The role focuses on managing M&A pipelines, delivering market intelligence, and partnering with senior leadership to shape global strategy and execution. A robust background in strategy and analytics is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or related field.
• 7+ years in business development, strategy, corporate development, market intelligence, consulting, M&A, or related areas.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and project management skills.
• Ability to translate market insights into actionable business recommendations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management; experience in chemical/manufacturing markets is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor market trends, customer needs, competitive activity, and emerging technologies.
• Identify growth opportunities, strategic partnerships, and acquisition targets.
• Manage and support the M&A pipeline, including target screening, due diligence, and integration planning.
• Provide market intelligence and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
• Support global strategic planning and execution processes.
• Lead cross-functional projects and high-impact business initiatives.
• Build relationships with customers, industry experts, startups, universities, and other external partners.
• Develop executive presentations, business reviews, and strategic recommendations.

Skills

Market analysis

Strategic thinking

Project management

Stakeholder management

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing/Engineering/Materials Science

Job description

Chem-Trend, a company of the Freudenberg Group, is a global leader in the development, manufacture, and marketing of specialized release agents, purging compounds, paper impregnation chemicals, and other process chemical specialties and additives, with manufacturing and R & D operations in North and South America, Europe, India, and Asia that are supported by its headquarters in Michigan, USA. Chem-Trend has a singular focus of providing innovative solutions for the die casting, polyurethane, rubber, composites, tire, thermoplastic, wood composite, and paper impregnation industries.

Benefits

• Diversity & Inclusion: We focus on providing an inclusive environment and recognize our diversity contributes to our success.
• Health Insurance: Rely on comprehensive services whenever you need it.
• 401K Match: Save for retirement with the company's help.
• 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.

Howell, MI

Hybrid Work

Chem-Trend Limited Partnership

Corporate Strategy and Development Manager

Responsibilities

• Monitor market trends, customer needs, competitive activity, and emerging technologies.
• Identify business growth opportunities, strategic partnerships, and acquisition targets.
• Manage and support the M&A pipeline, including target screening, due diligence, and integration planning.
• Provide market intelligence and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
• Support global strategic planning and execution processes.
• Lead cross-functional projects and high-impact business initiatives.
• Build relationships with customers, industry experts, startups, universities, and other external partners.
• Develop executive presentations, business reviews, and strategic recommendations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in business development, strategy, corporate development, market intelligence, consulting, M&A, or related areas.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and project management skills.
• Ability to translate complex market insights into actionable business recommendations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in chemical, manufacturing, or industrial markets is a plus.
• International experience is a plus.

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.