5.3. Director of Business Development

Phoenix Tailings • Washington, DC

16h • $140,000 - $200,000

About The Position

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, national security, and industrial resilience. Why Phoenix Tailings At Phoenix, we believe that nothing great is ever accomplished alone—or without people who push and motivate one another. We operate at the intersection of technology, infrastructure, and geopolitics, and we move quickly to turn opportunity into execution. If you are energized by building strategic relationships, shaping markets, and driving growth for a first-of-its-kind industrial company, Phoenix Tailings offers the chance to make a meaningful, lasting impact. This role is highly external-facing and will play a critical role in shaping how Phoenix brings clean, domestic critical metals to market. You will work closely with executive leadership to identify opportunities, structure partnerships, and convert strategic interest into long-term commercial value. This pay range reflects the expected compensation for this role and may vary based on experience and qualifications.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in business development, commercial strategy, or strategic partnerships
• Proven track record of originating and closing complex commercial or strategic agreements
• Experience working with industrial, energy, materials, infrastructure, or government-adjacent markets
• Strong ability to build credibility and trust with senior external stakeholders
• Experience negotiating and structuring long-term commercial contracts
• Strong strategic judgment paired with a bias toward execution
• Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, high-growth environment

Responsibilities

• Lead business development strategy across commercial, strategic, and government-aligned partnerships
• Identify, evaluate, and pursue new revenue opportunities aligned with Phoenix Tailings’ growth and expansion plans
• Build and manage relationships with customers, strategic partners, and key external stakeholders
• Structure and negotiate commercial agreements that support long-term supply, offtake, and strategic collaboration
• Represent Phoenix Tailings externally with customers, partners, and industry stakeholders
• Develop market intelligence and competitive insights to inform pricing, positioning, and go-to-market strategy
• Work closely with internal teams to translate commercial commitments into executable operational plans

Benefits

• Healthcare, we care about you and your family: 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 to encourage people to get out and see the world.
• Team Fun: Regularly scheduled events, and celebrations.
• Learning: Learning and development Opportunities to grow your skills and career.
• Great team: Working with fun, hard-working, kind people committed to making a difference!
• Flexible culture: We are results-focused. We don’t work at the office every day.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed