At Aquatech, we tackle the challenges of water scarcity and complexity by leveraging technology, expertise, and financing to deliver comprehensive solutions that reduce carbon and recycled-water footprints. As a leading global provider of water and process technology solutions, we help the world's most recognized companies achieve their sustainability and operational goals by implementing innovative approaches to water reuse, desalination, minimal- and zero-liquid discharge, and critical minerals recovery. Our work catalyzes the transition toward a more sustainable future and showcases our commitment to addressing water's role in climate adaptation. Learn more at www.aquatech.com
Aquatech has an immediate need for a full-time Business Development Manager - Mining & Metals to work from a remote location, preferably the Southwestern USA (preferably Utah, Arizona, Colorado, etc.). The Business Development Manager - Mining & Metals will perform the duties described in the job description below and will be considered an Exempt employee.
This role is a front-end commercial position, responsible for lead generation, opportunity qualification, and early‑stage deal development within the mining segment. The successful candidate will work closely with Commercial Excellence, Technical Sales, and Proposal teams to convert identified needs into qualified, value‑driven opportunities aligned with Aquatech's advanced process water, tailings water, and wastewater solutions.
Success in this role is strongly tied to the ability to open doors, build credibility with mining stakeholders, and progress opportunities through disciplined commercial processes.
Jon Description:
Business Development & Lead Generation
Opportunity Qualification & Commercial Excellence
Market & Customer Knowledge
Maintain a deep understanding of mining water challenges, including:
Process water treatment
Water reuse and recycling
Tailings and mine-influenced water
Zero / minimal liquid discharge concepts
Track market trends, capital project activity, and regulatory drivers impacting water use in mining
Maintain key account relationships and generate a commercial ecosystem with key influencers, suppliers, contractors, and partners.
Provide structured market feedback to regional leadership and product teams (customers' needs and preferences, competitors' positioning, etc.)
Collaboration & Internal Alignment
Skill Requirements:
Ability to meet revenue goals and effectively manage and grow the business territory
Ability to be a good team player with a strong desire to learn
Ability to demonstrate consistent revenue growth,h as well as maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction in major accounts
Able to interact with customers socially for the business
Ability to be a self-starter and capable of working and planning independently
Track record of superior performance metrics
Excellent negotiation skills
Strong decision-making abilities
Able to travel up to two weeks per month
Familiarity with CRM software
Ability to travel to customers in the business territory
Experience selling to:
Mining operators (copper, gold, iron ore, lithium excluded)
EPC firms or project developers
Familiarity with advanced water treatment technologies (membranes, thermal processes, reuse systems)
Experience working within structured Commercial Excellence or stage-gate sales environments
Multilingual skills (English required; Spanish highly desirable, especially for Chile-based candidates)
Demonstrated success in:
Lead generation
Opportunity qualification
Early-stage project development
Solid understanding of mining processes and water treatment needs
Comfort operating in long-cycle, capital-intensive sales environments
Strong communication skills and ability to influence diverse technical and commercial stakeholders
Benefits:
Aquatech offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, company-paid holidays, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
Essential Functions:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above and below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Any constraints on the ability to travel will need to be highlighted at the time of applying for the position.
Physical Job Demands:
Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, limited walking, and standing. Ability to manage strains of travel by air or road and navigate driving to customers in business.