Industry Development Manager – Wood Composite

Freudenberg Group

. Develop the wood composites business across EMEA and drive profitable growth .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeRemote • GermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in technical sales and business development within the wood composites industry, with a strong focus on building long-term customer relationships and driving profitable growth across the EMEA region.

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Technical Sales ExperienceKey Account ManagementCommercial UnderstandingNegotiation SkillsFluent in English

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Hard Skills

Business DevelopmentMarket Strategy DevelopmentCustomer Opportunity DevelopmentProduct Trials SupportMarket Trend Monitoring

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingEntrepreneurial MindsetResults-Oriented ApproachSolution-Oriented MindsetStakeholder Engagement

Industry Keywords

Wood Composites IndustryEMEA RegionCustomer-Focused ApproachInternational CollaborationTravel Willingness

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop the wood composites business across EMEA and drive profitable growth
Strategically manage and grow existing key accounts
Develop new customer opportunities
Develop market and sales strategies and turn them into effective action
Support customer projects and product trials in collaboration with Technical Service and R&D
Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with customer contacts at different levels
Support distributors and sales partners in developing their markets and growing the business
Monitor market trends, customer needs, and competitive activities
Identify new business opportunities
Represent Chem-Trend at customer meetings, trade shows, and industry events

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience in technical sales, business development, or key account management within the wood composites industry
Strong commercial understanding
Excellent negotiation skills
Clear focus on profitable growth
Ability to build long-term customer relationships
Confidence engaging with stakeholders at different levels
Entrepreneurial, self-motivated, and results-oriented approach
Ownership of responsibilities
Ability to understand complex situations quickly
Solution-oriented mindset
Customer-focused approach
Comfort working in an international environment and collaborating across different functions
Fluent in English
Additional European languages are an advantage
Willingness to travel extensively across the EMEA region

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employment
Diversity and inclusion commitment