Application Guide

How to Apply for Sales Representative

at Freudenberg

🏢 About Freudenberg

Freudenberg is pioneering sustainable heavy-duty e-mobility through tailor-made emission-neutral energy systems, positioning itself at the forefront of green industrial innovation. Working here means contributing directly to decarbonizing transportation while being part of a company with deep technical expertise in chemical specialties and energy solutions.

About This Role

This Sales Representative role focuses on selling chemical specialty products for heavy-duty e-mobility applications while maintaining premium pricing and market position. You'll be responsible for identifying industry trends in sustainable transportation and building strategic customer relationships to secure long-term agreements that prevent competitive threats in this emerging market.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day involves analyzing pricing data for core product lines, conducting virtual meetings with technical customers in the heavy-duty transportation sector, and researching competitive activity in sustainable energy systems. You'll spend time developing value propositions for chemical products that support emission-neutral solutions while maintaining detailed records of customer requirements and industry trends.

🎯 Who Freudenberg Is Looking For

  • Has 5+ years of chemical specialty sales experience with proven ability to maintain premium pricing in technical product lines
  • Demonstrates expertise in value selling methodologies specifically applied to industrial or chemical markets
  • Possesses leadership experience in competitive environments, likely from managing key accounts or territory strategies
  • Understands the intersection of chemical products and sustainable energy systems, particularly for heavy-duty applications

📝 Tips for Applying to Freudenberg

1

Quantify your experience maintaining or exceeding average selling prices in technical product lines - use specific percentages or metrics

2

Highlight any experience with purchase agreements or long-term contracts in chemical/industrial sales

3

Demonstrate knowledge of heavy-duty e-mobility or sustainable transportation trends in your resume

4

Show how you've identified and communicated industry trends that led to sales strategy adjustments

5

Emphasize experience selling to technical buyers who require deep product knowledge and value-based justification

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your specific experience with value selling in chemical or technical product environments', 'Examples of maintaining premium pricing while growing market share in competitive markets', 'Knowledge of sustainable transportation trends and how chemical products support this sector', 'Experience building strategic customer relationships that led to long-term agreements']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • Freudenberg's specific emission-neutral energy systems and how they apply to heavy-duty vehicles
  • Chem-Trend's product lines and their applications in e-mobility or sustainable transportation
  • Current trends and challenges in heavy-duty e-mobility battery systems or energy storage
  • Freudenberg's sustainability initiatives and how they align with emission-neutral goals

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk me through how you've maintained or exceeded average selling prices in a previous technical sales role
2 How would you identify and communicate emerging trends in heavy-duty e-mobility to inform product strategy?
3 Describe your approach to value selling when customers are focused primarily on price
4 What strategies have you used to secure long-term purchase agreements against competitive threats?
5 How do you build relationships with technical customers in chemical/industrial sectors?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Focusing only on sales volume without addressing premium pricing maintenance
  • Generic sales experience without chemical/technical product knowledge
  • No examples of strategic account planning or long-term agreement development
  • Ignoring the sustainability aspect of the company's mission in application materials

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

Offer

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