Business Development Manager

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!

Responsibilities:

• Market & Competitive Analysis: Conduct research to assess industry trends and identify strategic opportunities

• Deal Origination & Sourcing: Identify and cultivate relationships directly with potential acquisition targets and secondarily with investment banks, private equity firms.

• Negotiation & Engagement: Lead preliminary discussions, evaluate cultural fit, and garner information required for internal (ATN) “approval to negotiate”.

• Due Diligence Management: Coordinate the securing of initial financial, legal, and operational due diligence to facilitate the letter of intent (LOI) process. Participate in the coordination and dissemination of final due diligence information to propel the process to ultimately secure a purchase & sale agreement (PSA).

• Synergistic Opportunities: Work with internal stakeholders to determine synergistic opportunities affording enhanced long-term value for the enterprise.

• Integration Planning: Develop and execute post-merger integration strategies to ensure value creation.

• Executive Reporting: Prepare presentations and reports for senior leadership and the Board.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business, or related field; MBA preferred

• Minimum 5 years of experience in M&A or corporate development position with a manufacturing or industrial environment

• Strong relationship development skills across all levels of management

• Strong financial modeling and valuation expertise

• Excellent negotiation, communication, and project management skills

• Experience within lubrication or chemical manufacturing markets is a plus!

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.