Territory Manager - Central States

Freudenberg Group

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About The Position

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world! Without Freudenberg, indoor air would not be as clean, cars would not drive and wounds would not heal as quickly. And these are just three examples from thousands of our applications. Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world!" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 51,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments.

Requirements

• A solid sales mindset paired with experience in manufacturing or industrial settings.
• Experience working on proposals (RFPs, RFQs), coordinating projects, or putting together service‑based quotes.
• Comfort working in industrial or technical environments.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with EPCs, utilities, or large industrial bidding cycles.
• Some exposure to commercial terms like NDAs or early‑stage commercial reviews.
• Experience working with independent manufacturer rep networks.
• Basic understanding of mechanical or sealing systems — training is available if you’re new to this area.

Responsibilities

• Own the full proposal/RFP/RFQ process, including intake, organization, evaluation, and submission of large bid packages.
• Coordinate cross‑functional inputs (TSS, Pricing, Sales, Operations, Commercial, Legal) and manage deadlines, checklists, and deliverables.
• Maintain and update master proposal templates to ensure consistency and compliance.
• Support bid/no‑bid decisions, preliminary commercial reviews, and manage NDAs/confidentiality requirements.
• Serve as the primary liaison for manufacturer representative firms, ensuring timely proposal inputs and compliance with forms, pricing guidance, and templates.
• Track and communicate rep performance indicators, participate in quarterly rep reviews, and support rep onboarding/training.
• Collaborate with training teams to provide materials and ensure reps are equipped with updated proposal tools and processes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees