Senior Business Development Manager

Identify and develop new market opportunities and strategic customer relationships for Element Six's diamond-based technologies. • Build strong networks across semiconductor, industrial, defense, and advanced manufacturing ecosystems to identify emerging trends and unmet market needs. • Develop compelling business cases and growth strategies to support investment and resource prioritization. • Lead engagement, presentations, negotiations, and relationship development with executive-level customer stakeholders. • Structure and negotiate strategic partnerships, supply agreements, licensing arrangements, and other commercial models that maximize long-term value. • Establish and manage industry advisory relationships to strengthen market intelligence and strategic positioning. • Collaborate with R&D, product development, operations, and commercial teams to align market requirements with technology roadmaps. • Deliver annual opportunity development and market penetration plans aligned with E6's strategic growth objectives. • 5 to 10 years’ experience in sales or business development for industrial applications/customers, including contract negotiations • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science; MBA preferred • At least 5 years’ experience in the semiconductor industry • Experience with Defense/US Government contracts preferred • US citizen or Green Card holder • Excellent communication and writing skills. • Demonstrated track record with high level of accountability and substantial, on-going results • Demonstrated track record as self-starter with significant individual initiative • Willing and able to travel up to 50% of time • Ideally based near Santa Clara, Houston or Portland. • Proven business development or strategic sales professional with experience in complex industrial or technology-driven markets. • Strong understanding of the semiconductor value chain and advanced materials ecosystem. • Comfortable engaging with executive stakeholders, government agencies, and strategic partners. • Ability to navigate complex, long-cycle sales opportunities. • Able to combine technical understanding, commercial acumen, and strategic thinking to create new growth opportunities. • Commercially astute with experience negotiating high-value agreements. • Comfortable working globally and travelling extensively to engage customers and partners. • Entrepreneurial, self-motivated, and highly effective at operating in ambiguous, emerging markets.