Freudenberg Sealing Technologies · 14 hours ago
Director Strategic Business Development
Plymouth, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expFreudenberg Sealing Technologies is a global technology group dedicated to making the world cleaner, healthier, and more comfortable. They are seeking a Director of Strategic Business Development to identify global growth opportunities, develop business plans, and lead initiatives that drive business expansion and transformation.
AutomotiveMechanical EngineeringPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Identify and assess global growth opportunities through data-driven research and competitive analysis
Develop and maintain a dynamic pipeline of potential clients, partners, and strategic opportunities through diverse channels, with clear governance
Create business plans and cases (i.e. market entry strategies, growth initiatives, financial projections, investment logic, and risk assessments) and prepare executive-ready decision materials
Lead strategic customer/partner initiatives with cross-functional teams, accelerate opportunity-to-revenue conversion and driving overall performance
Design and implement data-driven market strategies to drive business expansion, aligned with Sales, Product Management and executive team members
Strengthen focus and performance of the portfolio, and identify whitespace opportunities and optimization levers
Embed GenAI and analytics into core commercial processes to boost productivity and decisions
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in Business, Economics, Engineering or relevant field
5+ years of relevant experience in strategy, business development, corporate development, or growth/transformation roles in an international environment
Minimum 2 years in a top-tier strategy consulting firm, with experience in growth strategy, market entry, or commercial transformation
Proven ability to build robust business cases (market sizing, financial modelling, risk assessment) and translate analysis into recommendations for senior stakeholders
Track record in influencing cross-functional teams and driving execution in complex global organizations
Fluent in (written and spoken) English, additional languages are advantageous
International travel required
Benefits
401K Match: Save for retirement with the company's help.
Health Insurance: Rely on comprehensive services whenever you need it.
Vacation: We offer time off to refresh and recharge.
Paid Holidays: With paid-time off, local holidays are all the way more relaxing.
Sustainability & Social Commitment: We support social and sustainable projects and encourage employee involvement.
Company
Freudenberg Sealing Technologies
Freudenberg Sealing Technologies (FST) is the world’s market and technology leader in sealing technology.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Andrew Espinoza
Global Vice President Technology (Division CTO)
Paul Hailey
Vice President Technology, CTO Static Sealing Division
Recent News
2025-09-18
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