Global Growth & Corporate Development Leader

freudenberg; Howell (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Freudenberg seeks a senior strategic business development professional to monitor market trends, identify growth opportunities, and support M&A initiatives. You will provide market intelligence to leadership, lead cross-functional projects, and build external partnerships to drive strategic initiatives.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years in related fields, strong analytical and communication skills, and experience in chemical, manufacturing, or industrial markets. International experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strategic thinking

Project management

Communication

Stakeholder management

Market insights

M&A knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related field

Job description

Freudenberg seeks a senior strategic business development professional to monitor market trends, identify growth opportunities, and support M&A initiatives. You will provide market intelligence to leadership, lead cross-functional projects, and build external partnerships to drive strategic initiatives.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years in related fields, strong analytical and communication skills, and experience in chemical, manufacturing, or industrial markets. International experience is a plus.