Identify and qualify sales opportunities in Defense, Automotive, and Industrial sectors; create proposals, pitch decks, and presentations; perform market and competitive research; manage CRM and pipeline reporting; coordinate meetings and follow-ups; build long-term customer and partner relationships.
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, delivering the essential resources that power modern technologies—without harming the planet.
Why Phoenix Tailings
At Phoenix, we believe that nothing great is ever accomplished alone or without the passion of people who push and motivate one another. If you share our relentless pursuit of a better future, passion for innovation, and excitement about working with some of the brightest minds in the world, then Phoenix Tailings is the place for you.
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
We are looking for a Sales Associate with a technical background and 2–3 years of experience to help drive Phoenix Tailings’ expansion across strategic sectors. This is unlike any other opportunity. We are looking for people that hustle more than anyone else. If you cold apply to this role, you will not advance. Find a way to differentiate yourself and get in touch with us. Convince us you have the potential to be the best in the world.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and qualify new sales 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
- Hustle
Qualifications
- 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
We offer a competitive compensation package that is based on expertise. We also offer the following benefits:
- 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.
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: $80,000- $150,000 total cash compensation plus equity
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).
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