Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!

Responsibilities:

• Grow the Chicagoland sales territory by driving revenue, market share, and profitability.
• Develop and execute strategic sales plans for priority industries, targeting and converting high-value prospects.
• Strengthen and support the distributor network to improve performance.
• Represent the company at trainings, trade shows, and industry events to boost brand visibility.
• Manage all territory sales activities to maximize customer satisfaction and ROI.
• Support national sales initiatives across End User, OEM, and Distribution channels with timely quotes and reporting.
• Maintain strong product knowledge and compliance with quality and safety standards.
• Track and report monthly progress on orders, margins, and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree (Engineering preferred).
• Experience: Proven technical sales background, including MTBF improvement solutions and strong technical selling skills.
• Ability to identify equipment, process, and industry opportunities.
• Strong motivational and managerial capabilities.
• Track record of turning ideas into successful market launches.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for customer and internal collaboration.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize and maintain a high work ethic.
• Team-oriented with experience leading cross-functional groups.
• Ability to travel 50% or more.
• Nice to have: experience with mechanical seals or rotating equipment, and experience within the nuclear industry.

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.