5.3. Business Development Manager

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About Phoenix Tailings Phoenix Tailings is a rapidly growing clean mining and metals production startup dedicated to sustainable and economic critical metals production.

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SalesBusiness 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. Our mission is to be the world’s first fully clean mining and metals production company—producing the resources needed for the next generation of our economy. We are building the domestic supply chain for critical metals that power modern technology, industrial growth, and national resilience.

Why Phoenix Tailings

At Phoenix, we believe that nothing great is ever accomplished alone—or without people who push one another to move faster and think bigger. We work at the intersection of technology, infrastructure, and markets that matter. If you are excited about building commercial momentum for a first-of-its-kind industrial company and want to see your work directly translate into real-world impact, Phoenix Tailings is the place to do it.

Our Values:

● You are only crazy if you are wrong, it’s ok to be wrong

● Lead with Compassion

● Be Resourceful

● Listen

● Hustle

Who We Are Looking For:

Phoenix Tailings is looking for a Business Development Manager to help drive commercial growth through customer engagement, strategic partnerships, and market development. This role is hands-on and externally facing, focused 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.

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

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

This pay range reflects best estimate for the total cash compensation which includes salary + discretionary bonus for this role. Total package may vary based on experience and qualifications.

Pay Range: $130,000- $170,000 total cash compensation plus equity

Healthcare: 100% Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employee

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.

At Phoenix Tailings, we have an open culture that values learning, and we are looking to grow the team with enthusiastic individuals who share our vision of sustainable mining.

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).