Business Development Manager

At Torngat Metals, we are developing the Strange Lake project to meet the urgent global demand for responsibly sourced rare earths that are essential to the energy transition. We are currently seeking talented individuals who are eager to contribute to our highly strategic project and play a role in shaping a resilient and responsible rare earth industry in Canada.

Torngat Metals is seeking a qualified Business Development Manage

r to join its team. The position is based in Montreal. Reporting to the Strategic Business Development Executive, this role is responsible for supporting business development efforts and customer offtake agreement negotiations. The role will evolve with the project’s advancement into operations

What You’ll Do:

- Support pre-production commercial activities and offtake development, including assisting with the identification, evaluation, and execution of potential offtake agreements with strategic customers and partners.

- Contribute to commercial and deal analyses, including market assessments, customer qualification, pricing frameworks, volume scenarios, and financial/commercial inputs to support negotiations and internal decision-making.

- Develop, manage, and strengthen long-term relationships with direct and indirect customers and partners, including rare earth permanent magnet manufacturers, rare earth mineral processors, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), and other downstream market participants.

- Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and customer forums, supporting business development efforts, expanding the company’s market presence, and building relationships across the rare earths and clean technology value chain.

- Maintain and actively manage the company’s CRM system and sales pipeline, ensuring accurate tracking of customer interactions, opportunities, milestones, and follow-up actions, and providing regular updates to internal stakeholders.

- Provide general support to the development and execution of commercial strategies, including market entry approaches, customer segmentation, and go-to-market planning in alignment with the company’s broader business objectives.

- Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, operations, communications, and other internal teams to support customer technical requirements, align messaging, and ensure a coordinated approach to customer engagement and commercial delivery.

What We’re Looking For :

- At least 2-5 years of industrial sales experience, ideally in the metals/minerals sectors.

- Experience and demonstrated results with long term offtake agreements.

- An eagerness to learn and an ability to problem solve in a fast-paced environment.

- Willingness to travel, up to 50%. Must be comfortable with last minute travel requests.

- High proficiency with standard computer platforms, including all Microsoft 365 software.

- Superior verbal and written communication skills in English.

- Bilingualism (English/French) is required.

- A degree in either Commerce or Engineering is an asset.

- International business experience, especially with Asian and European clients, is an asset.

Why You’ll Love it :

- Competitive compensation with a bonus program.

- Group RRSP with up to 5% employer contribution.

- Flexible hours and hybrid work schedule.

- Generous benefits (health, dental and vision).

- Telemedicine

- Professional development and career advancement opportunities.

Who We are ?

Torngat Metals is a private company based in Canada advancing the Strange Lake rare earth project—one of the world’s most notable sources of heavy rare earth elements used in low-carbon and high-tech solutions. With development activities in Québec, and Newfoundland & Labrador, we are committed to implementing environmental best practices into our operations and building strong partnerships with local communities. Our objective is to contribute to strengthening global supply chain resilience and to positioning Canada as a credible source of critical materials such as dysprosium and terbium.

Torngat Metals is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.

We are committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment. All employees are expected to follow safety procedures to help protect themselves and others.

If you’re excited to play a role in shaping a resilient and responsible rare earth industry in Canada, we want you on our team – apply today!