Technical Business Development Manager

Fortera is transforming one of the world’s largest industries by reinventing how cement is made. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, Fortera has developed next-generation cement technology that delivers high performance while reducing CO₂ emissions by up to ~70%. By mineralizing CO₂ and turning it into a productive feedstock, Fortera converts emissions into a valuable building material, creating a more sustainable path for modern construction. With our commercial ReCarb® plant operating in Redding, California, and a growing global project pipeline, Fortera is moving from first-of-a-kind deployment to scaled commercialization. Our technology is already being used in real-world infrastructure applications, bringing next-generation cement into use today while expanding toward broader adoption. At Fortera, you’ll work alongside scientists, engineers, operators, and industry experts who are turning cutting-edge materials science into real-world impact. We’re looking for curious thinkers, builders, and problem-solvers who want to help tackle one of the biggest challenges facing our planet. This is more than a job. It’s an opportunity to help shape the future of sustainable construction. Build What’s Next. Visit www.forteraglobal.com to learn more. POSITION OVERVIEW : Fortera is commercializing one of the first fundamentally new low-carbon cement technologies to reach commercial scale. We are seeking a Technical Business Development Manager to help build the market for our first Midwest manufacturing facility. This is not a traditional sales role. Rather than managing a large pipeline of transactional opportunities, you will work closely with a focused group of strategic customers and partners to introduce new technology, guide product evaluations, develop commercial relationships, and help secure the anchor customers that will launch our first commercial plant. This role is hands-on and execution-focused, with responsibility for directly developing customer relationships, leading technical evaluations, and advancing strategic opportunities through commercialization. Success in this role requires equal comfort discussing cement chemistry, concrete performance, and commercial strategy. You will become a trusted technical and commercial advisor to ready-mix producers, precast manufacturers, engineers, architects, contractors, and owners as they evaluate the adoption of Fortera's technology. Location: This position may be based at our headquarters in San Jose, CA, or in the Midwest, with a preference for candidates located near St. Louis, Chicago, Indianapolis, or Nashville. Travel: Approximately 25% travel is required. RESPONSIBILITIES : Identify and develop strategic customers for Fortera's first commercial manufacturing facility in the Central Midwest. Build long-term relationships with ready-mix producers, precast manufacturers, concrete product companies, contractors, architects, engineers, and project owners. Develop and execute customer engagement strategies that accelerate adoption of Fortera's technology and secure the strategic customers needed to support the launch of the first Midwest manufacturing facility. Manage customer evaluations from initial engagement through laboratory testing, field trials, product qualification, commercial negotiations, and long-term supply agreements. Serve as the technical-commercial interface between customers and Fortera's Engineering, Research & Development (R&D), Operations, and Executive teams. Lead technical discussions regarding cement chemistry, concrete performance, mix design optimization, durability, sustainability, and constructability. Drive market adoption by educating designers, engineers, and project owners on the performance and sustainability benefits of Fortera cement. Identify and develop early adopter opportunities that serve as demonstration projects and reference accounts. Gather voice-of-the-customer insights to influence product development, manufacturing priorities, and c…