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Company Description

Prometheus Materials develops innovative sustainable building materials to drive the transition toward a carbon-negative future. Using nature-inspired processes, the company utilizes microalgae to produce its ProZERO™ line of carbon-negative supplemental cement blends, designed for ready-mix concrete applications, manufactured products, and licensed material solutions. These cutting-edge materials address the environmental challenges of traditional construction while offering scalable solutions for concrete manufacturers.

Role Description

The Director of Business Development is responsible for identifying and developing the sales and marketing strategies leading to long-term, profitable growth. You will evaluate and execute new business opportunities which align with Prometheus Materials’ overall market growth strategies. This position will work closely with distributors, vendors, and customers. Additionally, close collaboration with internal business units (biotechnology, research and development, manufacturing, and product management) will be essential to the success of the Director of Business Development.

Responsibilities

This is a summary of activities and is not intended to be all-inclusive of all responsibilities.

• Develop, own, and execute a formal business plan aligned with company objectives
• Develop, maintain, and track product backlog and bid activity
• Establish revenue goal KPIs and deliver results
• Manage strategic relationships to maximize revenue performance
• Create and manage key account plans, including defined goals, activities, and timelines
• Communicating regular updates of key performance indicators, including volume, revenue, and strategic initiatives
• Identify, secure, grow, and manage key licensing opportunities across multiple industries
• Research, analyze, and implement key market trends within low-embodied carbon building materials
• Monitor and maintain competitive intelligence, including competitor products, pricing strategies, and development activities
• Regularly review the sales cycle and implement continuous improvement strategies
• Travel up to 40% as required

Qualifications

Use your existing network or develop a robust network of key stakeholders to increase market awareness, market share, and success of the formal business plan.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in sales, marketing, or product management
• Experience within the building materials industry preferred (e.g., sand and gravel, cement, ready mix, or admixtures)
• Proven experience collaborating with industry experts (Architects and Engineers)
• Working knowledge of key high-level industry standards relating to cement, concrete, and aggregates
• Demonstrated experience developing, managing, and executing sales strategies to drive revenue growth
• Strong understanding of business-to-business sales cycles, sales strategies, and key performance metrics
• Experience building, leading, and managing multi-dimensional sales team
• Proficiency with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software and sales reporting
• Solid financial and business acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and pricing strategies
• Strong negotiation, presentation, and facilitation skills
• Knowledge or experience with sustainability initiatives, LEED certification, and carbon reduction targets

Company Overview

Prometheus Materials delivers sustainable building material solutions that will accelerate the world’s transition to a carbon-neutral future. Inspired by nature, our unique process combines naturally-occurring microalgae with other essential components to create a bio-cement. When mixed with aggregate, this bio-cement forms a bio-concrete building material that offers the construction industry a low-carbon alternative to carbon-intensive, Portland cement-based products.

Summary of Duties

The R&D Associate is responsible for daily operations of making and testing bio-concrete specimens. This person will aid with formulation, mix design optimization, and manufacturing processes to meet production needs and schedules as well as the calibration and maintenance of mechanical testing equipment. The Materials R&D Associate will report to a Materials Scientist.

Required Competencies

• Research and Development: Demonstrated ability in R&D settings and desire to approach challenges with unrelenting inquisition and determination.
• Lab Operations: Experience working in a chemistry, materials science, or engineering lab. Demonstrable ability to collect, process, and analyze data from materials and property characterization instrumentation.
• Process Handling: Capacity to deliver consistent specimens and conduct standardized tests.
• Awareness: Ability to observe, capture, and report unique test specimens.
• Active Listening and Communication: Follow verbal and written instructions, ask questions when appropriate.
• Physical Strength: Able to lift up to 50 pounds and repetitively or continuously sit, stand, bend, or reach for periods of up to 10 hours per day.
• Safety: Ensure the physical safety of oneself and one’s co-workers at all times. Follow all safety- related guidelines and instructions given by supervisors and co-workers to safely operate and clean equipment.
• Computer Software: Ability to operate Windows or Mac based PC systems as well as Microsoft and GSuite applications (i.e. Word, Excel, Google Sheets, etc.).

Preferred Competencies

• Education: College degree in civil engineering, materials science, chemical engineering, chemistry, or a related field.
• Experience: Knowledge and experience with concrete and/or masonry construction, mix design optimization, property measurement, and data analysis.
• Lean: Basic knowledge of Lean Manufacturing practices including 5s, Six Sigma, etc.
• Sourcing: General knowledge of material sourcing for production environments.

Commitment To Diversity

Prometheus Materials embraces diversity and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.

Hourly compensation based on experience. Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits available. Prometheus Materials Inc is an equal opportunity employer.

Company Description

Prometheus Materials is at the forefront of sustainable innovation, providing cutting-edge building materials that drive the transition to a carbon-negative future. Drawing inspiration from nature, our solutions utilize microalgae in the creation of our ProZERO™ line of carbon-negative supplemental cement blends. These blends are optimized for ready-mix concrete applications, manufactured products, and licensed material solutions tailored to the needs of existing concrete manufacturers. Prometheus Materials is dedicated to reshaping the construction industry with environmentally friendly and high-performance materials.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role for a Sales Executive, based in Longmont, CO. The Sales Executive will be responsible for driving revenue growth by identifying and pursuing sales opportunities, building and nurturing client relationships, and developing sales strategies. Key responsibilities include generating leads, delivering presentations, negotiating contracts, closing ​t​ransactions and achieving sales targets. Collaboration with internal teams to align sales strategies with business objectives will also be an integral part of the role. The Sales Executive is responsible for identifying, developing, selling and closing customers in Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico, So. California and Texas. You will evaluate and execute new business opportunities which align with Prometheus Materials’ overall market growth strategies. This position will work closely with building owners, architects, distributors, general contractors, cement manufacturers, and ready mix concrete providers.

Qualifications

• Strong sales and negotiation skills, with the ability to build and maintain client relationships.
• Proficiency in creating sales strategies, delivering effective presentations, and closing transactions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with clients and internal teams.
• Knowledge of sustainable building materials or the construction industry is an advantage.
• Self-motivated, results-driven, and organized, with the ability to meet sales targets and deadlines.
• Proficiency in relevant sales and CRM tools is preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in sales in the cement and/or concrete related industries
• Experience within the building materials industry preferred (e.g., sand and gravel, cement, ready mix, or admixtures)
• Proven experience collaborating with industry experts (Architects and Engineers)
• Working knowledge of key high-level industry standards relating to cement, concrete, and aggregates
• Strong understanding of business-to-business sales cycles, sales strategies, and key performance metrics (KPIs)
• Demonstrated experience developing, managing, and executing sales strategies to drive revenue growth
• Knowledge or experience with sustainability initiatives, LEED certification, and carbon reduction targets
• Strong negotiation, presentation, and facilitation skills

Responsibilities

This is a summary of activities and is not intended to be all-inclusive of all responsibilities​:

• Meet or exceed agreed upon sales attainment goals
• Develop, maintain, and track product backlog and bid activity
• Create and manage key account plans, including defined goals, activities, strategies, and timelines
• Communicate regular updates of key performance indicators, including volume, revenue, and strategic initiatives
• Identify, secure, grow, and manage key licensing opportunities across multiple industries
• Monitor and maintain competitive intelligence, including competitor products, pricing strategies, and development activities
• Regularly review the sales cycle and implement continuous improvement strategies
• Travel up to 40% as required