5.2. Business Development Associate

• Identify and qualify new business opportunities in the Defense, Automotive, and Industrial sectors
• Develop customer proposals, pitch decks, and presentations for executive stakeholders
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to inform commercial strategy
• Track pipeline progress and maintain CRM and internal reporting tools
• Coordinate meeting logistics, prep materials, and follow-ups for key customer and partner engagements
• Network with the right folks and build long term relationships

This role contributes to Phoenix Tailings' mission of being the world's first fully clean mining and metals production company, delivering essential resources for modern technologies without harming the planet.

• 2–3 years of experience in business development, technical sales, or product strategy
• Strong technical background with the ability to grasp and communicate engineering concepts
• Proven self-starter with a bias for action and strong sense of urgency
• Organized, resourceful, and comfortable managing multiple priorities
• Passion for making an impact
• Capability to understand technology and extremely intelligent

• Healthcare: 100% Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Stock: Ownership in a fast-growing venture-backed company
• Family Focus: Parental leave and flexibility for families
• Time Off: Flexible vacation policy
• Team Fun: Regularly scheduled events and celebrations
• Learning: Learning and development opportunities
• Great team: Working with fun, hard-working, kind people committed to making a difference
• Flexible culture: Results-focused with remote work options
• Salary Range: $80,000- $150,000/year

Phoenix Tailings is a rapidly growing clean mining and metals production startup dedicated to sustainable and economic critical metals production, aiming to be the world's first fully clean mining and metals production company.