Business Development Manager

• Identify, prioritize, and systematically contact prospective customers and partners across key target markets such as metal recyclers, precious metals refiners, mining operators, and government officials.
• Lead early-stage conversations, qualify opportunities, and advance relationships toward pilot agreements, LOIs, and commercial contracts.
• Build marketing and commercial materials (pitch decks, social media posts, technical summaries) and provide market research to inform strategy.
• Support fundraising efforts by building commercial narrative and projections, and assist with business operations and system building.

This role directly contributes to domestic production of critical minerals using cleaner, cheaper methods than traditional smelting, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and foreign dependency while supporting energy, defense, and manufacturing sectors.

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in engineering, chemistry, business, or related field (MBA a plus).
• 3–7+ years of experience in business development, technical sales, consulting, or similar commercial role, ideally at a deep tech, climate tech, or industrial startup.
• Demonstrated ability to build and manage a commercial pipeline from scratch.
• Scrappy, resourceful mindset with strong ownership and attention to detail; excellent communication skills.

• Salary range: $80K–$135K (commensurate with experience).
• Competitive compensation including equity options.
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) with company matching.
• Flexible PTO and holidays.
• Health/fitness stipend.
• Open, supportive, diverse team focused on major impact.

ChemFinity Technologies builds critical mineral recovery systems using proprietary sorbent filters to produce over 20 minerals from waste and mining feedstocks at low cost, aiming to meet rising demand while reducing emissions and foreign reliance. Spun out of UC Berkeley in 2022 and based in NYC, it is backed by Breakthrough Energy Fellows, DOE, ARPA-E, and others.