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About Hertha Metals, Inc.:
At Hertha Metals, our unwavering commitment is to revolutionize heavy industry by embracing technologies that significantly decrease carbon emissions and uplift humanity. While the global steel sector plays a crucial role in providing secure and resilient infrastructure for society, it is also responsible for 10% of worldwide CO2 emissions. Hertha Metals envisions a future that breaks away from the traditional coal-based iron and steelmaking practices of the past three centuries. Our innovative steel manufacturing process utilizes well-established chemistry to dramatically reduce the environmental impact of steel production, all while offering economic advantages to the industry. Hertha Metals is currently building a 1 tonne per day pilot plant in Texas that will produce green iron from low-grade iron ore through our scalable process.
If you aspire to be at the forefront of pioneering efforts at Hertha, this is the perfect moment to join us.
Vice President of Business Development
Hertha Metals is scaling up its revolutionary steelmaking technology. We are seeking a strategic and experienced Vice President of Business Development to drive commercialization of Hertha’s product. You must enjoy working in a fast-paced startup environment where creativity, speed, initiative and cross-functional teamwork are required to succeed. This position reports to the Chief Executive Officer.
Your responsibilities
Alongside the CEO, define the company's vision, strategy and roadmap, aligning with overall business and impact objectives.
Develop and implement strategic plans to drive business growth.
Identify new business opportunities within the industry.
Negotiate contracts with suppliers and customers.
Manage key client relationships.
Conduct market research and analysis, and develop pricing strategies.
Collaborate with other departments to ensure alignment with overall business goals.
Develop and execute marketing campaigns, attend industry events and conferences.
Stay up-to-date on industry trends and competitors.
Your experience
Bachelor’s degree (Business, Marketing, Economics). Graduate degree is preferred.
Minimum of 6 years in a business development leadership role, with preferably at least two years of experience in the metals industry.
Proven track record of leadership in steel, or commodity companies, preferably in a startup environment.
Must be a subject matter expert at finding and validating new business opportunities and developing a compelling business case for them.
Must demonstrate solid listening skills and a consultative sales approach, with proven ability to identify and build relationships
Entrepreneurial mindset and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving startup environment
Strong team player with demonstrated interpersonal skills. Good communicator.
Location: on-site at facility in Conroe, Texas just outside of Houston. Possibility of a hybrid schedule, with 3 days in the office, and 2 days of remote work.
Hertha Culture:
Inspired by the work and character of the late Hertha Ayrton, we are pioneers, innovators, and risk-takers who are mission driven towards changing the world. We are:
Committed- having a level of enthusiasm to do what it takes to get the job done; we are decisive and aggressively focused on our tasks, all while maintaining professional and social ethics.
Efficient – we don’t have purposeless meetings that drag on
Ambitious- Proving that what others say is impossible, is in fact possible
Inclusive - Valuing each team member’s own perspectives and set of unique experiences that they bring to the table – everyone's voices are heard.
Curious - Being curious, productive and innovative.
Passionate - Working hard not because we have to, but because we are committed to our mission and enjoy our work.
What we offer:
Competitive compensation package based on expertise. Compensation is increased based on achieved business development milestones
Stock: ownership in a funded company that is innovating in a trillion-dollar industry
Paid unpaid parental leave after 1 year at the company (12 weeks paid, with flexible working style to transition after parental leave such as part-time remote working)
Flexible working style: as long as you get the job done, we are flexible with remote working on days that you don’t need to be in the lab or at the pilot facilities
Growth: our team is comprised of people with a growth mindset and we want to help you achieve your future career goals accordingly
Time off: This is a fast-paced startup company working in one of the most exciting sectors and the last thing we want is our valuable team members to burn out.
Hertha Metals is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We firmly prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. In fact, we uniquely hold our shareholders and board members to higher standards than a majority of companies. All employment decisions at Hertha Metals are based on the expertise that the position calls for, without regard to race, religion, sex, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation or age.
