Vice President of Business Development

MP Materials Corp.•Las Vegas, NV

32d•Onsite

About The Position

MP Materials (NYSE: MP) is rebuilding American industrial capability for a new era of autonomy, robotics, and electrification. We are the only U.S. company with a fully integrated rare earth supply chain-from mining and refining to advanced metal and magnet manufacturing. Our products include both the critical materials used to make permanent magnets and the finished magnets themselves-enabling next-generation technologies in robotics, automation, aerospace, transportation, defense, and energy systems. These materials are the foundation of physical AI-the convergence of computation, movement, and control. We hire ambitious, mission-driven people who want to tackle complex challenges and shape the future of strategic industries. Our culture is rooted in teamwork, resiliency, and integrity, with a deep commitment to operational excellence and national purpose. MP is rapidly evolving from a materials producer into a leading U.S. manufacturer-and our people are driving that transformation. MP Materials is seeking a dynamic and experienced Vice President of Business Development to take a leadership role in corporate business development. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, they will be responsible for developing and executing strategies that drive business growth, develop new markets and customers, performing market analysis, implementing and managing business development processes and systems, and ensure the successful launch and commercialization of our magnet products. The ideal candidate will have experience in business development, sales, contract negotiation, CRM systems, and customer and product management. This will be an on-site position located in either Fort Worth, TX or Las Vegas, NV.

Requirements

BA/BS degree or higher.
5+ years of experience in a senior business development leadership role.
10+ years of progressive experience in materials, automotive, aerospace, chemicals, or other high-tech manufacturing fields.
Track record of managing complex customers, including building consensus at multiple levels including strong executive relationship management skills. Deep knowledge of the requirements to holistically serve and manage automotive, aerospace & defense, and other customers across commercial, quality, and engineering needs.
Strong experience in business development, marketing, and customer/product management.
Experience with large, complex contract negotiations, and a deep knowledge of how specific contractual terms translate into operational and commercial reality.
Skilled in creating and delivering clear, concise executive-level briefings, presentations, and communications for internal and external audience.
Analytical, strategic, and structured thinker with entrepreneurial drive.
Proactive, resourceful, self-motivated, and possessing exemplary interpersonal skills to "meet people where they are" across all levels of diverse organizations.
Ability to drive action and results within a matrixed organization across multiple sites.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of rare earth materials and magnet applications and markets.
Proven capability to build commercial organizations, including defining, implementing, and running the supporting business systems and processes.
Knowledge of project management methodologies, and expertise in implementing and executing a portfolio of complex projects in parallel.
Experience with commercially managing the rollout of new products and new facilities with highly sophisticated and demanding customers.
Experience integrating next-generation products into commercial roadmaps, including assessing risks and opportunities.

Responsibilities

Define and execute the company's integrated business development strategy across all business units, in close partnership with corporate and business unit senior leadership.
Establish strong, long-term, high-level relationships with customers, partners, and industry leaders.
Provide voice of customer and market breakdowns to inform product development and innovation activities across the business.
Identify and pursue new business opportunities in high-value projects.
Take a leadership role in contract negotiations with key customers for long-term supply agreements.
Oversee commercial data and reporting, ensuring accuracy and contract compliance.
Perform in-depth market analysis across all aspects of the business, including identifying key market trends, mapping the competitive landscape, and developing a deep understanding of customer needs.
Evaluate and recommend go-to-market strategies and product positioning options, supported by detailed quantitative exercises in market sizing, price discovery, and cost analysis.
Be an active leader in building a respectful, collaborative, mission-driven, unwavering culture.
Other duties, as assigned.