Global Corporate Business Development Manager

Freudenberg Group • Howell, MI

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About The Position

The Global Corporate Business Development Manager monitors market trends, customer needs, competitive activity, and emerging technologies to identify opportunities for business growth, strategic partnerships, and acquisitions. The role manages and supports the M&A pipeline, including target screening, due diligence, and integration planning, and provides market intelligence and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.

The position supports global strategic planning and execution, leads cross-functional projects and high-impact business initiatives, and builds relationships with customers, industry experts, startups, universities, and other external partners. It also develops executive presentations, business reviews, and strategic recommendations.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in chemical, manufacturing, or industrial markets.
• International experience.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager