Strategic Growth Manager, Engineered Seals

freudenberg; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Freudenberg Flow Technologies in Houston seeks a seasoned Business Development leader to drive growth in the U.S. market for engineered sealing solutions.

You will identify new customers, shape market strategies, and manage a robust opportunity pipeline from identification to commercial award. The role requires 5-7+ years in BD/technical sales for engineered products, with strong knowledge of sealing technologies and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Marketing or related technical/commercial discipline.
• 5-7+ years in business development, technical sales, sales engineering, or strategic account management in engineered products/industrial markets.
• Experience with engineered sealing solutions and knowledge of sealing technologies, materials, applications, and customer performance requirements.
• Experience in related industries such as mechanical seals, elastomers, polymer-based sealing solutions, gaskets, expansion joints, rotating equipment, fluid handling.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute business development strategies to drive growth and expand U.S. market share for engineered sealing solutions.
• Identify and develop new customers, applications, markets, and revenue opportunities aligned with Freudenberg Flow Technologies' capabilities.
• Build and maintain a pipeline from identification through technical evaluation, quotation, negotiation, and commercial award.
• Develop strategic account and market penetration plans to grow business with new and existing customers.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, customer needs, and emerging applications to adjust strategies.
• Establish measurable BD goals, forecasts, pipeline metrics, and KPIs with regular progress updates.
• Establish and maintain relationships with key decision-makers, engineering teams, procurement, OEMs, and end users.
• Position Freudenberg Flow Technologies as a trusted partner by understanding customer applications, operating conditions, and business challenges.
• Lead customer discussions and negotiations including pricing, technical requirements, and long-term supply opportunities.
• Develop opportunities for specification of Freudenberg sealing solutions into new equipment and projects.
• Represent the company at customer meetings, trade shows, and industry events to strengthen market presence.

Skills

Engineering background

Business development

Strategic account management

Sales engineering

Engineered sealing solutions

Sealing technologies knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Marketing

Job description

Freudenberg Flow Technologies in Houston seeks a seasoned Business Development leader to drive growth in the U.S. market for engineered sealing solutions.

You will identify new customers, shape market strategies, and manage a robust opportunity pipeline from identification to commercial award. The role requires 5-7+ years in BD/technical sales for engineered products, with strong knowledge of sealing technologies and cross-functional collaboration.