1.6. VP of Sales

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 seeking a strategic and inspiring Vice President of Sales to lead Phoenix Tailings’ expansion into key markets. You will define and execute our commercial growth strategy, building partnerships that accelerate the adoption of clean, domestically refined critical metals across Defense, Automotive, and other essential sectors. 

Your leadership will help shift global supply chains and ensure the United States secures its own future in materials essential to economic and national security. This role calls for a builder who can unlock new markets, elevate strategic relationships, and drive the next era of American industrial capability. 

• 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 

• 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 

• 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. 

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).