Mangrove Lithium, a Vancouver based company, has developed a breakthrough platform for the most cost-effective production of battery grade lithium hydroxide and carbonate from diverse input streams and assets. Mangrove’s modular solution can be scaled to any capacity and co-located with upstream lithium producers, battery recyclers, or battery manufacturers. The company has attracted funding from Bill Gates’ Breakthrough Energy Ventures, BDC Capital and BMW I Ventures. The Company has a highly experienced leadership team with a track record of successfully commercializing and deploying industrial technologies and is working towards the deployment of a first-of-a-kind commercial plant.

About the role:

• The business development director will focus on expanding and diversifying Mangrove's revenue streams and manage the business development across different market segments (Lithium miners, battery recyclers, and cathode manufacturers)
• The BDD will be able to identify new growth opportunities in different markets and work collaboratively with Mangrove's engineering, operations, and commercial roles to drive customer success.
• This position will focus on the North American and European markets.

The location.

• Remote in the US, Mexico, or Canada.
• Local and International travel is required.

The responsibilities:

• The BDD Develops relationships with prospective clients.
• It Is responsible for building, maintaining, and managing a healthy sales pipeline and hitting corporate milestones.
• Understands customers' pains and creates solutions using a consultative sales approach.
• Responsible for pricing strategy and the development of commercial contracts.
• Produces techno-economic models and business cases and manages bills of materials.
• Studies and reports on the competitive landscape and market trends.
• Works closely with engineering design and production teams to ensure execution of contracted products within specifications on time and budget.
• Interacts professionally and ethically with all stakeholders, communicates, and represents Mangroves in a dignified manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications.

• Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, environmental engineering, industrial engineering, chemistry, or business required.
• MBA or business training is a plus.
• Experience in mining, cathode manufacturing, battery recycling, or chemical industries is desirable.
• Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) experience desirable.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Competencies

• The BDD has commercial, entrepreneurial, and relationship-building natural tendencies.
• Can present and communicate in English at C level.
• Can manage long and complex sales cycles under a consultative sale approach.
• Can produce detailed business analysis, outlining problems, opportunities, and solutions.
• It is a team player able to influence stakeholders and work on mutually acceptable solutions.
• Is a strategic thinker, capable of data analysis and financial modeling.
• Customer and service-oriented.

What We Offer

• Mangrove Lithium offers an inclusive, dynamic, and challenging startup environment and the opportunity to take a leading role in making the adoption of electric vehicles a reality.
• In this role, you can work with a diverse and international group of highly qualified individuals on projects that will expand your experience and challenge your abilities in the global marketplace.
• We prioritize creating a safe, enjoyable, and rewarding working environment where employees are encouraged to develop and grow as professionals.
• The position also offers an excellent compensation package and a comprehensive suite of benefits.