Intrepid Potash Careers

Description

• Develop, implement and directly supervise strategies for locating economic mineral resource properties consistent with the company's corporate strategic plans. 
• Lead business development strategies that promote the growth and profitability of the organization.
• Build and sustain effective relationships and alliances with individuals both internal and external so as to ensure growth opportunities are identified, analyzed and reviewed appropriately.
• Create valuation models and reviews of business opportunities for executive management and board review.
• Coordinate the preparation and administration of budgets, and present to executive management.
• Lead post-acquisition integrations.
• Formulate strategies and criteria in the selection and screening process with the goal of creating a standardized template that will facilitate effective decision making.  
• Develop and maintain an accurate, up-to-date global information database on competitor companies, industry transactions, projects, mergers and divestitures.
• Perform screening and evaluation of specific investment opportunities assuring the assessment of competitive, technical, tax, economic, as well as market and environmental factors.
• Direct internal and external consulting studies on specific technical concerns.
• Participate in negotiations with the principals of potential acquisitions opportunities including the discussion of financial terms and conditions and provide assistance in negotiating strategy.
• Perform analysis of competitor projects, competitive positions and proposed strategies. 
• Promote the company as a responsible corporate citizen by developing sound community, business, government, and employee relations. 

• A bachelor’s degree in a mining related or business discipline is required.  
• A minimum of fifteen years’ experience in the mining industry and proven skills in business development are necessary.  
• The successful candidate will have substantial practical mining experience on projects including regional and immature Greenfields, detailed near-mine programs to existing mining operations, and acquirable companies.
• A strong entrepreneurial and financial background which complements the technical expertise of the organization is necessary.   
• A macro understanding of both domestic and international precious and base metals markets is critical. 

• MBA is highly preferred. 

• Entrepreneurial approach in moving the business forward, incorporating creativity, flexibility and responsibility into action.
• Proven track record of success in business development, with a demonstrable ability to drive significant revenue growth. 
• Market-savvy with an ability to pick- up signals, understand what is going on in the market, and prioritize and translate trends.
• Proven relationship-building skills to establish and maintain strong partnerships with key stakeholders. 
• Build credibility and trust of the Executive team to earn a ‘seat at the table’ to regularly advise and coach on i.e., regulatory issues, competitive intelligence, transactions, business models, as well as operational and market risks.
• Partner with operations team to help shape the company strategy and assess the impact of decisions on reputation, market value and overall business success.
• Be a self-starter and recognized as a strong personal contributor.
• Exhibit the ability to work in a multi-task environment and to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrate a flexible and thoughtful approach in dealing with problems and/or opportunities.
• Demonstrate the ability to understand and accept responsibility for confidentiality.
• Have confidence and success in dealing with senior executives and other officers of the Company, as well as outside consultants and industry contacts.
• Display excellent verbal and written communication skills for reports, negotiations and presentations.
• Be comfortable and successful in a results-oriented, no-nonsense, entrepreneurial approach to business.
• Demonstrate capabilities such as being thorough, well organized and documented, since management will rely heavily on the analyses and recommendations of this individual.
• Be available for travel, both domestic and international

• Is regularly required to use hands to type, touch, handle, or feel 
• Is frequently required to stand and reach with hands and arms 
• Is occasionally required to walk and climb or balance 
• May occasionally be required to lift and/or move up to 15 pounds 

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.