Strategy and Business Development Professional

Schaeffler • Wooster, OH

20d • Onsite

About The Position

Schaeffler is a dynamic global technology company with a rich history of private ownership and an entrepreneurial spirit. As a partner to major automobile manufacturers, as well as key players in the aerospace and industrial sectors, we offer numerous development opportunities. This role involves conducting deep analysis of industry trends, competitor moves, regulatory shifts, and customer needs to identify opportunities and risks that shape long-term strategic direction. The position will lead the development of multi-year strategic plans, growth roadmaps, and strategic priorities aligned with corporate objectives and business-unit needs. It requires building quantitative and qualitative business cases for new initiatives, investments, partnerships, operational improvements, and M&A opportunities. The role will partner with product, finance, operations, R&D, and regional teams to ensure strategic alignment, challenge assumptions, and drive cohesive execution. Additionally, the professional will prepare board-level presentations, synthesize insights into clear recommendations, and support decision-making through scenario modeling and strategic options. As a global company, Schaeffler values respect, diverse ideas, and perspectives, fostering creativity and innovation to drive sustainable value creation and advance how the world moves.

Requirements

• Undergraduate Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics and Modeling
• More than 5 years of experience in a related roles.
• Experience in developing, executing, and monitoring business strategies and initiatives.
• Proficiency in business intelligence tools, market research methodologies, and data analysis software.
• Familiarity with strategic planning frameworks and business development tools.
• Proven ability to build and maintain professional networks and partnerships with key market stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel is required (25%).
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without employment VISA or other sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Conduct deep analysis of industry trends, competitor moves, regulatory shifts, and customer needs to identify opportunities and risks that shape long‑term strategic direction
• Lead development of multi‑year strategic plans, growth roadmaps, and strategic priorities that align with corporate objectives and business-unit needs.
• Build quantitative and qualitative business cases for new initiatives, investments, partnerships, operational improvements, and M&A opportunities.
• Partner with product, finance, operations, R&D, and regional teams to ensure alignment on strategy, challenge assumptions, and drive cohesive execution.
• Prepare board-level presentations, synthesize insights into clear recommendations, and support decision-making through scenario modeling and strategic options.

What This Job Offers

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