Business Development Manager, Thermoplastic & Connectors (m/f/d)

The Impact You'll Make

Join us as a Business Development Manager – Thermoplastics & Connectors (m/f/d). We prefer candidates based in Annemasse, but we also accept remote talent within EMEA. You will be a key growth driver for Danfoss’ Thermoplastics & Connectors value stream across EMEA, helping expand our footprint with OEM and distribution customers. This hunter role focuses on identifying new applications, mapping the market, and converting opportunities into revenue. As a bridge between customers, sales teams, and the Business Unit, you will bring strong product knowledge and commercial insight into every interaction.

What You'll Be Doing

• Drive sales growth for Thermoplastics & Connectors across EMEA by actively hunting for new applications, projects, and customers.
• Map the market to identify growth pockets, key players, and competitive dynamics, turning insights into concrete opportunities.
• Work alongside Account Managers by joining customer visits, supporting OEM and distribution engagements, and advancing opportunities through the pipeline.
• Act as the product expert by advising customers on applications, performance, and value, strengthening trust and decision‑making.
• Connect the market to the BU by sharing customer feedback, competitive insights, and opportunity signals to support portfolio and strategy decisions.

What We're Looking For

• Solid commercial and technical experience in fluid conveyance, hydraulics, thermoplastics, connectors, or related products.
• Background in sales, product management, or business development, ideally gained with a distributor, OEM, or competitor in the market.
• Proven hunter mindset with the ability to proactively identify, pursue, and develop new business opportunities.
• Confidence working with customers and sales teams across different countries and cultures in EMEA.
• Professional English skills and willingness to travel across the region (around 25 % initially, less over time); a valid driver’s license is required.

What You'll Get From Us

• Promotion from within and support for learning through mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
• Flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work‑life balance.
• An inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected and valued.
• Benefits such as annual bonus, paid vacation, pension plans, personal insurance, and more, varying by country and contract.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.

Contact: Friederike Gottwald, Talent Acquisition Partner, +49 40 7367 5131.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.

Our Commitment to Transparency

Salary ranges listed reflect only primary location and currency. For local salary ranges and specific benefits in your preferred hiring location, please ask your Talent Acquisition representative for more information. The actual salary offer will consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Any benefits listed are subject to change without prior notice.