Director – Industrial Sector Market Development

TerraPower

Director driving industrial market growth for TerraPower, a nuclear technology company developing advanced reactors and medical isotope innovations. Leading strategy, customer relationships, market intelligence, RFPs and commercial negotiations across industrial sectors.

Posted 8/7/2026full-timeBellevue • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $196,537 - $294,806 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing market strategies for the industrial sector, focusing on decarbonization, automation, and operational efficiency. Proven ability to build relationships with key stakeholders and lead complex negotiations in capital-intensive projects.

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15+ Years Experience In Business DevelopmentExpertise In Sustainability And Decarbonization InitiativesStrong Commercial Evaluation And Negotiation SkillsDeep Understanding Of Industrial Sector VerticalsExperience Navigating Regulatory And Policy Environments

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Hard Skills

Market Development StrategyMarket AnalysisCompetitive IntelligenceInvestment-Grade Business CasesRFP/RFQ ResponsesCapital Deployment CyclesData Center Trend ForecastingIndustrial TransformationOperational EfficiencyAutomation

Soft Skills

Open CommunicationTrust And IntegrityTeamworkRelationship BuildingLeadership

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree In EngineeringMBA Or Advanced Technical Degree

Industry Keywords

ChemicalSteelOil And GasIndustrial Sales LeadershipDecarbonizationEnergy TransitionIndustrial Sector DevelopmentHyperscale Data CentersCommercial StrategyRegulatory Environments

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and shape TerraPower’s industrial sector market development strategy and market opportunities, including chemical, steel, oil and gas and other areas
Identify, prioritize and pursue high-value market opportunities aligned with reactor deployment, energy transition, decarbonization, industrial transformation and modernization
Develop multi-year growth strategies targeting US and global industrial companies
Identify conventional and unconventional opportunities in automation, electrification, decarbonization, digital transformation and operational efficiency
Lead industrial and data center sector market intelligence collection efforts
Translate industrial customer needs and requirements into alignments with TerraPower’s Natrium technology
Establish credibility as a trusted advisor in industrial transformation and modernization
Build executive relationships with hyperscale and datacenter stakeholders
Lead complex RFP/RFQ responses and support commercial negotiations
Represent TerraPower at industry forums, conferences and events
Engage potential industrial customers, key stakeholders and industry associations
Conduct market analysis, competitive intelligence and data center trend forecasting with Engineering, Commercial Strategy, Legal, Operations and Finance
Build, develop and retain staff focused on industrial sector development
Report to the SVP of Business Development & Strategy

Requirements

What you’ll need

15+ years of experience in business development, corporate strategy, or industrial sales leadership in industrial verticals including chemical, steel, and oil and gas
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, economics, business or related field required
MBA or advanced technical degree (or equivalent experience)
Demonstrated success building industrial sector relationships
Deep understanding of industrial sector verticals such as chemical, steel, and oil and gas
Expertise in sustainability and decarbonization initiatives
Expertise in industrial sector capital deployment cycles
Demonstrated leadership in industrial sector verticals
Experience navigating regulatory and policy environments related to industrial verticals
Strong commercial evaluation and negotiation skills
Ability to develop and defend investment-grade business cases to executive leadership
Experience working on large-scale, capital-intensive industrial projects
High degree of trust and integrity; open communication, respect and teamwork
Ability to travel 30–50%; job functions also state travel required 30%+
Remote work must be from select U.S. locations aligned with TerraPower’s business needs, with frequent travel to the Bellevue, WA office
Ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds
Ability to sit and stand for extended periods, bend/stoop, grasp/grip and perform fine motor tasks
Ability to perform visually and audio-focused work and work in personal protective equipment
Ability to work around stairs, typing/keyboard and standard working environments exceeding 8 hours per day
Must provide information for U.S. Government export-control review; foreign nationals may require authorization approval

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Compensation
Salary, eligible to participate in discretionary short-term incentive payments
Comprehensive Medical and Wellness Benefits
Medical
Vision
Dental
Life and Disability
Gender Affirmation Benefits
Parental Leave
401k Plan
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
21 days of annually accrued PTO
Generous Holiday Schedule
10 paid holidays
Relocation Assistance
Professional and Educational Support Opportunities