Business Development Manager

What you will do As Business Development Manager, you will build, lead, and own various commercial and business development efforts at ChemFinity. You’ll work directly with the CEO and senior technical team to advance early‑stage commercialization across our tech platform. This is a dynamic builder role that requires creating a commercial infrastructure from the ground up, with no existing team structure. You will conduct outreach to potential customers and partners, develop commercial materials, manage prospect lists, execute parts of business operations, and contribute to strategy simultaneously. Key responsibilities include Identify, prioritize, and systematically contact prospective customers, partners, and other stakeholders across key target markets, such as metal recyclers, precious metals refiners, mining operators, metal traders, government officials, and specialty chemical processors. Lead and support early‑stage conversations and engagements with prospects, qualify opportunities, and help advance relationships toward pilot agreements, LOIs, commercial partnerships, and contracts. Develop and maintain CRM systems to track relationships, conversations, and pipeline progress. Commercial Materials & Strategy Build marketing and commercial materials (e.g., modified pitch decks, social media posts, technical summaries, newsletters) that communicate our technology’s value proposition. Provide market research and analysis to the technical and leadership team on customer priorities, objections, and competitive landscape. Support co‑founders in preparing for fundraises and investor relations by building commercial narrative and projections, documenting customer traction, and contributing to investor materials. Assist in non‑dilutive commercial opportunities, such as government programs and pilot funding. Business Operations Support Help resolve day‑to‑day operational duties, such as invoice processing, HR needs, stocktaking, and other miscellaneous tasks. Help build repeatable systems and documentation in operations: turning informal routines into reliable, documented, and automated processes. What you will bring Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in engineering, chemistry, business, or a related field (MBA is a plus). 3–7 years (or more) of experience in business development, technical sales, consulting, or a closely related commercial role, ideally at a deep‑tech, climate‑tech, or industrial startup. Scrappy and resourceful mindset with a strong sense of ownership and eagerness to tackle tasks of any size as a solo contributor. Excellent attentiveness to detail and ensuring high accuracy of documents. High trustworthiness and ability to carefully handle confidential information across stakeholders. Strong communication skills, including speaking and writing across assorted audiences. An unwavering commitment to supportive work behavior, team building, and sustainability. Other preferred qualifications Technical background or proven ability to understand and communicate startup technology credibly to external stakeholders. Existing relationships and network in metal recycling, critical minerals, mining, commodities markets, and/or chemicals. Experience in deep‑tech startups or other early‑stage ventures focused on new technology commercialization. Demonstrated ability to build and manage a commercial pipeline from scratch, not just work within an existing one. Experience in formulating budgets and financial forecasts. Experience in managing external communications, such as company social media accounts and public‑facing updates (e.g., newsletters). The desire to be in a dynamic startup environment with intellectual freedom and radical ownership. Compensation and Benefits Salary range for this position is expected to be $80K–$135K. Compensation will be commensurate with experience level. Competitive compensation including equity options Health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits 401(k) benefits with company matching Flexible paid time off and holidays Health/fitness stipend Open, supportive, and diverse team focused on creating major impact ChemFinity Technologies is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity and inclusion in the workplace as a core value. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, nationality, color, sexual orientation, ancestry, religion, gender identity, age, marital status, disability status, or veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr