Director, Business Development

Radiant is an El Segundo CA-based startup building the worlds first mass-produced portable nuclear microreactors. The companys first reactor Kaleidos is a 1-megawatt fail-safe microreactor that can be transported anywhere power is needed and run for up to 5 years without refueling. Portable nuclear power with rapid-deploy capability can replace similar-sized diesel generators and provide critical asset support for hospitals data centers remote sites and military bases. Radiants unique practical approach to nuclear development leverages modern software engineering to rapidly deliver safe factory-built microreactors that use existing well-qualified materials. Founded in 2020 Radiant is on track to test its first reactor at the Idaho National Laboratory this summer with initial customer deliveries beginning in 2028.

Director Business Development

Radiant is hiring a Director Business Development to be based out of El Segundo California. Reporting to the Chief Commercial Officer this role is for someone who is hungry scrappy and tenacious in the pursuit of pipeline development.

At Radiant we have a well developed product/market fit and are looking to add outstanding originators to further grow our commercial pipeline. The successful candidate must come with a proven track record of originating B2B deals without warm leads. We need someone who can independently identify potential customers get in the door and drive commercial conversations forward in a market we are creating.

This is fundamentally a sales role for someone who wants to make something new exist in the world. If you are competitive curious and want to do some of the most meaningful commercial work of your career we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Independently source and qualify leads across commercial verticals primarily across Fortune 500 companies.

• Originate and then lead client conversations from first contact through discovery proposal and term sheet.

• Working with executive leadership support negotiation of commercial documents toward binding agreements.

• Build and maintain a pipeline independently with an emphasis on quality over volume.

• Develop tailored proposals and external communications.

• Learn the fundamentals of the product itself as well as siting licensing and utility energy well enough to speak credibly with customers and identify what it takes to get a deal across the finish line.

• Act as an ambassador for Radiants mission values and brand in every customer interaction.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to source national (vs. regional) opportunities independently not just manage inbound leads. This is fundamental. You must have this.

• Bachelors degree from an accredited institution.

• 7-10 years of experience in business development sales or a related commercial role.

• Excellent verbal and written communication.

• US Citizen or green card holder.

• Ability to travel and attend in-person meetings.

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

• Big 3 management consulting experience can be a plus if paired with additional direct work in execution.

• Experience selling or developing business around complex hardware or infrastructure with fairly long deal timelines.

• A genuine competitive streak and a track record of doing things that were hard to do.

• Passion for nuclear energy and its role in a carbon-free future.

Additional Requirements:

• Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed.

• Must be willing to travel for short trips (paneling conferences customer meetings etc.) 2 to 3 times per month.

• Must work 100% onsite at El Segundo HQ (not negotiable)

• Stock: Substantial incentive stock plan for all full-time employees.

• Medical: 100% up to base silver level plan for employee 50% dependents offers up to Platinum plans.

• One Medical: Sponsored memberships for employees and their dependents.

• Vision: 100% top tier plan coverage 50% for dependents.

• Dental: 100% top tier plan coverage orthodontia extra 50% for dependents.

• Voluntary life accident hospital critical illness commuter and FSA/HSA are offered as employee contributed benefits.

• 8-weeks of paid parental leave for all parents. Additional paid pregnancy leave for CA employees.

• Daily catered lunch. Free snacks and drinks.

• Flexible PTO policy. Remote workday allocation.

• Company and team-bonding events happy hours and in-person camaraderie.

• Beautiful El Segundo headquarters close to the Pacific Ocean.

Total Compensation and Benefits
Radiant compensates people for impact and invests in those who continue to raise the bar. Radiants new hire compensation package includes base salary substantial equity grants and comprehensive health benefits. Total compensation and level are determined through a rigorous evaluation of interview performance experience education and qualifications and are designed to support continued growth as scope responsibility and impact expand at Radiant.

The best of todays advanced reactor builders dont wait for job postings. They join the winning team. If thats you contact us directly for immediate opportunities: .

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy age national origin disability status genetic information protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This position involves access to technology that is subject to U.S. export controls. Any job offer made will be contingent upon the applicants capacity to serve in compliance with U.S. export controls.

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