Job DescriptionThe Business Development Manager – Ultrafiltration is responsible for driving global sales growth by developing the Ultrafiltration market, managing strategic customer relationships, and identifying new business opportunities across geographies and RO product groups. ResponsibilitiesDrive global market development for Ultrafiltration by proactively generating new business opportunities, developing new customers, and translating application requirements into suitable product and solution recommendations.Contribute to sales and marketing initiatives, including customer retention, advertising activities, seminars, exhibitions, product training sessions, and workshops to strengthen market presence.Manage accreditation and Pre‐Qualification (PQ) processes, support pilot projects and new product developments in close collaboration with VP Global Sales, Product Management, and Technical Teams, including application and design support.Analyse market and customer trends, monitor competitor activities, and develop project‐based pricing strategies to support profitable growth.Oversee and coordinate sales support activities, including administration, customer service, invoicing, credit management, collections, and the handling of customer complaints and product returns.Travel globally to attend customer meetings across sectors, regions, and markets.QualificationsEducation: University degree in Business, Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline (nice to have).Proven track record of achieving sales targets and delivering results.
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Experience in competition analysis, pricing strategies, and project‐based commercial models.Language Skills: Excellent oral and written communication skills in English. Additional languages—especially German—are a strong advantage for global customer engagement.Ability to react quickly and build consensus among stakeholders.Creative and commercially driven approach.Willingness to travel 0‐30%.Performance‐based compensation and comprehensive social benefits.Flexible working hours/trust‐based working time, plus 30 days of vacation.Hybrid working option for employees with children under 12 years: 3 days in Ludwigsburg, 2 days remote; Everyone has Talent: Our talent management process supports your professional development.Reserved places in a private daycare center nearby (for both under‐3 and over‐3 children).Additional private health insurance (e.g., Mobility benefits: subsidy for the Germany Ticket, JobRad leasing, and e‐charging stations in the free company parking garage with a company charging rate.We select solely based on the best talent. We therefore welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, gender, origin, ethnicity, disability, or any other characteristics protected by law.#