5.2. Business Development Manager

About Phoenix Tailings Phoenix Tailings is a rapidly growing clean mining and metals production startup dedicated to sustainable and economic critical metals production, focused on building the domestic supply chain for critical metals that power modern technology, industrial growth, and national resilience. Who We Are Looking For We are searching for a Business Development Manager to help drive commercial growth through customer engagement, strategic partnerships, and market development. This role is hands‑on, externally facing, and focuses on advancing opportunities from early conversations through structured commercial agreements. You will work closely with senior business development leadership and internal teams to turn market interest into long‑term relationships and revenue. Responsibilities Identify and pursue new business opportunities with customers, partners, and strategic stakeholders. Advance commercial discussions from initial outreach through deal structuring and execution. Support negotiation and execution of commercial agreements, including supply, offtake, and strategic partnerships. Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and partners across the value chain. Develop market intelligence and customer insights to inform commercial strategy and positioning. Prepare customer‑facing materials, proposals, and presentations to support deal progression. Coordinate internally to ensure commercial commitments align with operational and technical capabilities. Qualifications 5+ years of experience in business development, commercial strategy, or customer‑facing roles. Proven experience advancing and closing commercial or strategic opportunities. Experience working in industrial, energy, materials, infrastructure, or government‑adjacent markets. Strong communication and relationship‑building skills with external stakeholders. Ability to support contract discussions and commercial negotiations. Comfort operating in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment with evolving priorities. Strong sense of ownership and accountability for commercial outcomes. Compensation and Benefits Pay Range: $130,000- $170,000 total cash compensation plus equity. Healthcare: 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees. Stock Options: Ownership in a fast‑growing venture‑backed company. Time Off: Unlimited PTO. Learning: Learning and development opportunities to grow your skills and career. Equal Opportunity Employer Phoenix Tailings, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value diversity at all levels. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information, or any other applicable protected characteristics, and these characteristics will not be a factor for consideration of any work‑related decisions (including but not limited to hiring, firing, compensation, and discipline). #J-18808-Ljbffr Phoenixtailings