Market Growth Manager - B2B Expansion & Partnerships

Freudenberg; Durham (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Freudenberg is seeking a growth-focused Business Development professional in the United States to identify and secure new B2B opportunities while expanding relationships with existing customers across target markets. You will work with sales, marketing, product development, operations, and other Freudenberg businesses to execute strategic growth initiatives.

The role requires 3–5 years in sales or BD, a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred), and willingness to travel up to 50%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• 3-5 years of sales, business development, and account management experience.
• Proven ability to drive profitable growth by identifying, developing, and securing new B2B opportunities.
• Willingness to travel up to 50%.
• Strong sales, negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive profitable growth by developing new business opportunities and expanding relationships with existing customers.
• Identify market trends, customer needs, and emerging opportunities to create differentiated value propositions.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, marketing, product development, operations, and other Freudenberg businesses to execute growth strategies.
• Lead business development and demand generation activities, including customer visits, trade shows, presentations, and industry engagement.
• Manage pipeline performance, forecasting, and budgeting while ensuring compliance with HSE&S requirements and company policies.

Skills

Sales experience

Negotiation skills

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Freudenberg is seeking a growth-focused Business Development professional in the United States to identify and secure new B2B opportunities while expanding relationships with existing customers across target markets. You will work with sales, marketing, product development, operations, and other Freudenberg businesses to execute strategic growth initiatives.

The role requires 3–5 years in sales or BD, a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred), and willingness to travel up to 50%.