Director of Industry Partnerships & Business Development, Critical Materials Crossroads

Role responsibilities

Lead strategic efforts to expand the Critical Materials Crossroads ecosystem through industry recruitment and corporate engagement. Develop and execute strategies to attract companies across the critical materials value chain to collaborate and establish operations in the Kansas City region.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree and at least 6 years of experience in business development, strategic partnerships, or economic development. Must be able to secure and maintain a U.S. security clearance.

Key skills

Business Development, Strategic Partnerships, Corporate Engagement, Industry Recruitment, Market Intelligence, Relationship Management, Strategic Planning, Economic Development, Public-Private Partnerships, Negotiation, Competitive Analysis, Project Management, Executive Communication, Supply Chain Collaboration, CRM Tools, Site Selection

Keywords

Critical Materials, Value Chain, Advanced Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Mining, Processing, Recycling, Energy, Defense, Industrial Supply Chain, Economic Development, Corporate Relations, Public-Private Partnerships, Market Assessment, CRM, Site Selection, Innovation, Commercialization, Workforce Development, Research Partnerships