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Director of Business Development, Minerals & Metals

Henderson, Nevada, United States of America | Denver, Colorado, United States of America | Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America

Overview

We are seeking a Director of Business Development, Minerals & Metals to join our team. This position participates in the formulation of business development objectives and standards. The candidate contributes to the development and execution of marketing activities including advertising campaigns, marketing materials creation, trade shows, conferences and corporate branding activity. This position will report to the Vice President of Business Development and represent the region on AtkinsRéalis' M&M business development team. The role will be based in Henderson, Phoenix or Denver.

Your role

  • Client Engagement & Strategic Growth: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, partners, suppliers and internal teams through regular interactions. Identify client needs, develop tailored solutions and contribute to Key Account Management Plans and Opportunity Capture Plans to drive growth.
  • Opportunity & Proposal Leadership: Evaluate business opportunities for strategic fit, lead proposal development and present compelling business cases to senior leadership. Collaborate across teams to ensure proposals reflect capabilities and align with client expectations.
  • Team Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing: Work as part of a global, growth-focused team. Coordinate with Subject Matter Experts, proposal managers and Operations to ensure seamless proposal execution and transition to project delivery teams.
  • Market & Industry Insight: Stay current on industry trends and emerging technologies to enhance value propositions and strengthen proposals. Apply market intelligence to identify innovative solutions and competitive advantages.
  • Performance & Reporting: Own growth targets and use CRM to track opportunity pipeline. Demonstrate strong business acumen, strategic thinking, and execution skills with high integrity and entrepreneurial drive.
Business Development

Location

Various locations

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-139817

Salary range

-

About you

  • A university degree in Engineering.
  • An advanced degree, preferably MBA or Masters in Metallurgical, Chemical or Mineral Processing Engineering.
  • Minimum 15 years metallurgical and/or mineral processing industry experience with a proven track record in building strategic client relationships in targeted US markets (Nevada, Arizona and Utah) and achieving growth targets is a requirement.
  • Experience in US and international metallurgy and mineral processing sectors with a focus on US Southwest region.
  • A network of senior contacts in the United States (Nevada and Arizona) and global mining and metallurgy industry and experience interacting with clients at all levels.
  • Experience in working in a team environment and managing large business opportunities from identification of prospects through to closing in both structured and unstructured client environments.
  • An advanced understanding of the theory and practical applications of some or all of the following fields: mineral processing, pyrometallurgy and hydrometallurgy.
  • Knowledge of the design, management and operational of the plants associated with the abovementioned fields.
  • Ability to identify client opportunities that fit with our service offering and an ability to translate these client needs into compelling business proposals.
  • Outstanding oral, written and interpersonal skills including presentations to senior and executive level clients.
  • Demonstrated ability to implement strategy.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently.
  • Ability to travel as required – travel can comprise up to 50% of the time, primarily within United States.
  • Fluency in English, Spanish and other languages would be an asset.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.

Reward & benefits

At AtkinsRéalis, our values—Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence—are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.

Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRéalis benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits, employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits. You can review our comprehensive benefits page here.

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About AtkinsRéalis

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Additional information

Are you ready to expand your career with us? Apply today and help us shape something extraordinary.

AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, Drug-Free employer EOE/Veteran/Disability

Please review AtkinsRéalis' Equal Opportunity Statement here.

AtkinsRéalis cares about your privacy and is committed to protecting your privacy. Please consult our Privacy Notice our Careers site to know more about how we collect, use and transfer your Personal Data. By submitting your personal information to AtkinsRéalis, you confirm that you have read and accept our Privacy Notice.

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