Expert / Freelancer (m|w|d) - Water Treatment Business Build (Duration approx. 6 months) (m/w/d)

About the Voith Group The Voith Group is a global technology company. With its broad portfolio of systems, products, services and digital applications, Voith sets standards in the markets of energy, paper, raw materials and transport & automotive. Founded in 1867, the company today has around 22,000 employees, sales of € 5.2 billion and locations in over 60 countries worldwide and is thus one of the larger family-owned companies in Europe. About the project Support Voith in evaluating promising market segments within the water treatment value chain with the aim of developing new business opportunities and strategic partnerships. This project will initially be assigned on a freelance basis. No employment relationship will be established. Scope of work: by agreement. Your responsibilities Analyzing market attractiveness in industrial and municipal segments. Assessing global growth potential and regulatory trends. Identifying potential for optimization in technologies and solutions. Developing unique selling points (at system, product or service level). Benchmarking of competitors and business models. Development of market entry strategies and partnership opportunities. Your profile In-depth knowledge of the entire water treatment value chain (industrial and municipal). Understanding of the regulatory framework (PFAS, zero discharge, sewage sludge treatment). Expertise in advanced process solutions and the latest technology trends. Proven experience in market analysis, business development and strategic business orientation. Strategic understanding of pricing, service models and EBIT margins. Analytical and conceptual excellence combined with a strong focus on results. Experience in moderating workshops and dealing with heterogeneous stakeholder groups. Strong communication skills, negotiating skills and confident manner at management level.