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Account Executive at Cyclic Materials | LAYIQ

Regional Business Development
Lead commercial business development activities across Arizona, California, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington state.
Develop and execute Cyclic Materials' regional commercial strategy aligned with corporate growth objectives.
Identify and prioritize new business opportunities across the rare earth, magnet, recycling, automotive, electronics, and industrial sectors.
Build a strong pipeline of strategic customers, suppliers, and commercial partners.
Feedstock Sourcing & Supply Development
Identify, qualify, and secure new feedstock sources including: EOL products
Rare earth-containing components
Manufacturing scrap
Magnet production scrap
Electronic waste
Build relationships with recyclers, dismantlers, processors, industrial manufacturers, and waste management companies.
Negotiate long-term feedstock supply agreements that ensure reliable volume, quality, and competitive pricing.
Support supplier onboarding and relationship management.
Offtake & Commercial Partnerships
Develop commercial relationships with: Magnet manufacturers
Rare earth refiners
Industrial manufacturers
Clean technology companies
Identify and negotiate offtake agreements for recycled rare earth products.
Support development of long-term strategic supply partnerships throughout the value chain.
Strategic Account Management
Manage key regional customer and supplier relationships.
Serve as the primary commercial contact for the suppliers
Develop account strategies focused on long-term value creation and partnership growth.
Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction while identifying opportunities to expand commercial relationships.
Commercial Negotiations
Lead commercial negotiations for supply agreements, offtake contracts, strategic partnerships, NDAs, MOUs, and joint development agreements.
Work closely with Legal, Finance, Operations and Executive Leadership during contract negotiations.
Develop commercial proposals, pricing strategies, and business cases.
Ensure commercial agreements align with corporate objectives and risk management guidelines.
Market Development & Expansion
Identify new market opportunities for recycled rare earth materials and permanent magnet’s materials.
Evaluate opportunities to expand into additional markets.
Support market entry strategies for new products and services.
Recommend strategic partnerships and regional growth initiatives.
Market Intelligence
Monitor regional market developments including: Rare earth pricing
Magnet manufacturing capacity
Feedstock availability
Competitive activity
Government policy
Trade regulations
Critical minerals initiatives
Provide regular market intelligence reports to executive leadership.
Identify commercial risks and emerging opportunities.
Share customer feedback and competitive insights to inform product development and strategy.
Industry Engagement
Represent Cyclic Materials at industry conferences, trade shows and customer meetings.
Build strong relationships with industry associations, government and research institutions.
Position Cyclic Materials as a trusted leader in circular rare earth supply chains.

Degree in Business, Engineering, Materials Science, Economics, or a related field.
MBA is considered an asset.
5–7+ years of business development, commercial, procurement, or strategic sales experience in industrial B2B markets.
Experience in one or more of the following industries is strongly preferred: Rare Earth Elements
Permanent Magnets
Metal Recycling
Mining & Metals
Critical Minerals
Existing network within manufacturing, recycling, automotive, electronics, or magnet industries is highly desirable.
Demonstrated success negotiating complex commercial agreements and long-term supply contracts.
Strong understanding of global supply chains and commercial negotiations.
Experience developing business in multiple markets.
Excellent relationship-building, negotiation, and communication skills.
Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to work independently and build a regional business from the ground up.
Strong commercial and financial acumen.
Willingness to travel extensively
Fluent in English; Fluent in Spanish is considered an asset.
Why You Will Love Cyclic Materials
At Cyclic Materials, we're dedicated to supporting our workforce on their unique career journey
We offer a competitive compensation package including Health and Dental coverage, RRSP (Canada)/ 401K (USA) contributions and a generous paid time off program that lets you recharge
We value diversity and are committed to maintaining a workplace where everyone is respected and recognized for their contributions
The base compensation offered is determined based on the successful candidate’s relevant experience, skills, and competencies and considers internal equity.
As an Equal Opportunity employer, Cyclic Materials is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all individuals have an opportunity to succeed. If you require accommodation at any stage of the interview process, please email
HumanResources@cyclicmaterials.earth
. Applicants for roles in Canada or the United States must be authorized to work in the applicable country without current or future sponsorship from Cyclic Materials, including for an H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN, L1-A visa, or any other non-immigrant status.
To all applicants, your interest and effort are sincerely appreciated. While we thank everyone for their application, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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