Account Manager

Cyclic Materials is building a resilient circular supply chain for rare earth elements and other critical materials. Through our fully integrated proprietary technology platform we recover rare earths from end-of-life products and transform them into high-purity materials used to produce new permanent magnets. These magnets are critical to the modern economy underpinning AI automotive e-mobility electronics semiconductor energy defense and other advanced manufacturing sectors.

Founded in 2021 Cyclic Materials has rapidly become a category leader in rare earth recovery achieving commercial operations in less than five years. We currently operate facilities in Ontario and Arizona with further expansion underway in South Carolina. Backed by investment accounts advised by T. Rowe Price Associates Inc. alongside strategic investors including Microsoft Amazon Hitachi Ventures BMW i Ventures Jaguar Land Rovers InMotion fund Energy Impact Partners ArcTern Ventures and Fifth Wall we are scaling quickly and building the industrial backbone required to meet growing global demand for a secure and sustainable supply of rare earths.

We have established an extensive and growing network of commercial partnerships with global industry leaders such as Solvay Vattenfall Lime and VACUUMSCHMELZE enabling the rapid deployment of recycled rare earth materials into real-world supply chains. Joining Cyclic Materials means tackling complex and exciting challenges at scale alongside a team committed to strong execution and measurable impact. If you are motivated by building critical infrastructure and advancing the circular economy join us and help accelerate the growth of rare earth recycling.

Position Overview

Cyclic Materials is transforming the circular supply chain for rare earth elements and permanent magnets. As we expand our commercial activity across Arizona and neighboring states we are seeking an Account Manager to support customer and supplier growth from our Toronto office.

The Account Manager will work in close partnership with the Account Executive. The Account Executive will lead field-based business development and strategic relationship building while the Account Manager will provide the inside-sales coordination needed to move opportunities forward serve accounts consistently and convert commercial activity into reliable feedstock supply and long-term partnerships.

This is a primarily office-based role for a highly organized commercial professional who communicates well follows through on details and can manage several customer and supplier priorities at the same time.

• Work as the inside-sales partner to the Account Executive supporting accounts and opportunities across Arizona California Nevada Utah Colorado Wyoming Idaho Montana Oregon and Washington.
• Prepare account plans meeting briefs follow-up actions pricing information and commercial materials for customer and supplier discussions.
• Maintain regular communication with accounts between outside-sales visits and ensure commitments questions and next steps are completed on time.

• Qualify inbound leads and conduct proactive outreach by phone and email to prospective suppliers customers recyclers dismantlers processors and industrial partners.
• Develop opportunities across rare earth materials permanent magnets end-of-life products manufacturing scrap automotive components electronics and industrial recycling streams.
• Move qualified opportunities through the sales process by confirming material type volume quality location commercial terms and timing.
• Schedule meetings and hand off field opportunities to the Account Executive with complete account history and clear objectives.

• Serve as a responsive day-to-day contact for assigned customers and suppliers.
• Support account onboarding documentation pricing communication order coordination and issue resolution.
• Build strong working relationships through consistent follow-up and accurate communication.
• Identify changes in volume material mix service needs or account activity and share opportunities or risks with the Account Executive.
• Support account retention and growth by tracking open items and ensuring customers and suppliers receive timely answers.

• Support the sourcing and qualification of end-of-life products rare earth-containing components manufacturing scrap magnet production scrap and electronic waste.
• Collect material specifications photos weights recovery information shipping details and supplier requirements for commercial review.
• Coordinate sample evaluation and internal feedback with Operations Technical Logistics and Finance teams.
• Assist the Account Executive with proposals and supply agreements that support reliable volume quality and competitive pricing.

• Prepare quotes pricing updates purchase documentation and commercial summaries using approved pricing and margin guidelines.
• Track open quotes purchase orders loads pickups deliveries payment requirements and account-specific commitments.
• Coordinate with Logistics and Operations to confirm scheduling receiving requirements packaging standards and material acceptance.
• Escalate pricing quality delivery or payment issues promptly and provide the information needed for resolution.

• Maintain accurate account records contacts activities opportunities volumes pricing and next steps in the CRM.
• Track the pipeline and provide regular updates on account activity expected volumes conversion timing and commercial risks.
• Support weekly and monthly sales forecasts and help ensure projected feedstock volumes are communicated to the Mesa operations team.
• Monitor inactive or underperforming accounts and coordinate re-engagement plans with the Account Executive.

• Work closely with Operations Logistics Finance Legal Technical and Executive Leadership to support customer and supplier requirements.
• Ensure commercial terms acceptance requirements payment processes and operational constraints are communicated clearly to accounts.
• Help resolve service issues by documenting the facts coordinating internal owners and keeping the customer or supplier informed.
• Share customer feedback competitive information and market observations with the commercial team.

• Degree or diploma in Business Sales Supply Chain Engineering Materials Science Economics or a related field; equivalent relevant experience will also be considered.
• Three or more years of account management inside sales commercial coordination procurement customer service or industrial B2B sales experience.
• Experience in metal recycling automotive recycling electronics recycling manufacturing mining and metals critical minerals or another industrial market is preferred.
• Strong phone email presentation and relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage customer follow-up quotes orders and multiple priorities with accuracy.
• Comfort working with pricing volumes margins forecasts and basic commercial analysis.
• Experience using CRM systems and Microsoft Office especially Excel Outlook and Teams.
• Collaborative working style and the ability to operate effectively in an inside-sales and outside-sales partnership.

Why You Will Love Cyclic Materials

• At Cyclic Materials were dedicated to supporting our workforce on their unique career journey
• We offer a competitive compensation package including Health and Dental coverage RRSP (Canada)/ 401K (USA) contributions and a generous paid time off program that lets you recharge
• We value diversity and are committed to maintaining a workplace where everyone is respected and recognized for their contributions

The base compensation offered is determined based on the successful candidates relevant experience skills and competencies and considers internal equity.

As an Equal Opportunity employer Cyclic Materials is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all individuals have an opportunity to succeed. If you require accommodation at any stage of the interview process please email . Applicants for roles in Canada or the United States must be authorized to work in the applicable country without current or future sponsorship from Cyclic Materials including for an H1-B visa F-1 visa (OPT) TN L1-A visa or any other non-immigrant status.

To all applicants your interest and effort are sincerely appreciated. While we thank everyone for their application only those selected for an interview will be contacted.