1.6. VP of Sales

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute a business development roadmap aligned with Phoenix Tailings’ growth and national priorities 
• Build partnerships with customers across the Defense, Automotive, and Medical Device sectors 
• Lead engagements with the Defense Primes, Automotive OEMs, and Medical Device companies as well as their supplier and federal partners to advance adoption of Phoenix’s clean metal.  
• Develop and manage executive relationships and secure long-term contracts with strategic customers 
• Translate technical capabilities into sector-specific value propositions 
• Collaborate across teams to align operations, engineering, and commercialization strategy 
• Represent Phoenix Tailings at key industry events, government forums, and customer meetings 
• Provide insights on market trends, policy changes, and buyer needs to inform company direction 
• Build and lead a high-performing business development team focused on long-term impact 

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success in business development, strategic sales, or government partnerships in a technical field 
• Experience securing large commercial or government contracts, particularly in defense or manufacturing 
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes, supply chains, and public-private partnership models 
• Ability to clearly communicate complex technical solutions to executive stakeholders 
• Effective leadership skills with a hands-on, accountable approach 
• Experience working in a high-growth or entrepreneurial environment 
• Deep interest in reshaping critical industries through innovation and sustainability 

We offer a competitive compensation package that is based on expertise. We also offer the following 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.