Business Development & Sales Support Specialist

Who we are:

We are on a mission to become a leading supplier of critical materials that enable the green energy and technology revolution. Our materials and technologies are required for the electric vehicle, green energy, consumer electronics, and defense industries, and our battery grade lithium and tech metals are needed for chipsets, semiconductors, and 5G.

We have a substantial interest in the Round Top, Heavy Rare Earth, Lithium and Critical Minerals deposit in West Texas. We have also developed the United States’ first rare earth and critical minerals processing facility and we own the only scalable, sintered neo-magnet manufacturing system in the Western Hemisphere. By developing this fully integrated, US-based “mine-to-magnet” critical mineral supply chain, we are poised to become the leading domestic supplier to these industries.

What you can expect:

At USA Rare Earth , we are pioneers and problem solvers, technologists and team players. Together, we:

Build Solutions : If our task was a simple one, it would already be done. We are creative and solution-oriented, and we think outside the box to solve important problems. We know that a range of expertise and technologies is needed for success, and we work across sectors and alongside customers to deliver world-class solutions in sustainable ways.

Deliver Quality : When we do things, we do them well. We believe that top-tier quality leads to industry competitiveness and we hold ourselves to the highest quality standards. We move fast when executing, but safety, quality, and excellence always come first.

Lead responsibly : We have a responsibility to the planet, our consumers, our country, and each other. We put safety at the center of all we do, take accountability for our actions, incorporate sustainable practices in our processes and act with the financial best interest of our investors and consumers in mind.

Win Together : Establishing a rare earth magnet supply chain is a big undertaking – and getting there is a team effort. We communicate openly, work together and challenge each other in pursuit of our goals. With every step we take we learn and get better.

Job Summary:

The Business Development & Sales Support Specialist keeps our sales and proposals team running efficiently while also owning a small book of business and select pursuits. This role blends the organizational backbone of the commercial function, managing CRM data integrity, coordinating customer engagement activities, supporting quote follow-up, and executing customer visits, trade shows, webinars, and other sales events, with hands-on responsibility for driving a set of accounts and opportunities forward. The ideal candidate brings prior sales or business development experience, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and takes pride in both supporting a high-performing team and closing business of their own.

Key Responsibilities:

Business Development & Account Ownership

- Own and manage a small book of business, building relationships and driving revenue within assigned accounts.

- Identify, qualify, and advance select pursuits from initial contact through quote and close.

- Develop account plans and pursuit strategies in coordination with the Sr. Manager of Magnet Sales.

- Represent the company directly with customers on calls, at trade shows, and during site visits.

CRM & Data Management

- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in the CRM system (Microsoft Dynamics 365) for all accounts, contacts, opportunities, and activities.

- Log and track all customer interactions, communications, and quote activity consistently in CRM.

- Manage and organize customer contact databases, ensuring completeness and accuracy of contact information.

- Monitor CRM data quality and proactively flag and resolve missing or inconsistent records.

- Support onboarding of new sales team members on CRM usage and best practices.

Quote Follow-Up & Proposal Support

- Track the status of