Join our team as a Commercial Lead – Advanced Materials (USA)
A high‑impact growth role shaping the future of Lucideon’s U.S. Advanced Materials business
We're seeking an entrepreneurial, energetic, and driven commercial leader to accelerate the growth of Lucideon’s U.S. Advanced Materials business. Key market areas for this role will include some of the most exciting projects in the industry today, for example –
- The Growth and Science of Small Modular Reactors for our Nuclear Industry
- Development and Characterization of Processes for the Future of Alloys for Space
- Advancement of Ceramics and Ceramic Matrix Composites for our Defense Future
If you thrive on building new markets, shaping strategy, and working closely with world‑class scientific teams, this high‑visibility role offers a rare opportunity to make a measurable impact.
Who You Are
You are a forward‑thinking Advanced Materials professional who is motivated by challenge, growth, and the opportunity to build something new. You bring a blend of technical credibility and commercial instinct, and you enjoy helping innovators develop the technologies of tomorrow.
You are:
- Entrepreneurial, ambitious, and energized by creating new opportunities
- A creative problem‑solver who collaborates effectively with global teams
- A strategic thinker who opens doors and builds new markets
- A trusted technical partner who engages credibly with scientists, engineers, and executives
- Curious, resilient, team‑oriented, and driven to succeed
If you want to be a builder—not just manage accounts—Lucideon could be the place for you.
Job Purpose
Lucideon is a global leader in materials science, internationally recognized for decades of innovation and technical excellence across aerospace, energy, healthcare, ceramics, and other advanced sectors.
In this strategic commercial role, you will:
- Shape and execute the U.S. Advanced Materials growth strategy
- Identify and develop new markets and partnerships
- Acquire new clients and expand relationships across multiple sectors
- Leverage Lucideon’s advanced development facilities and global scientific expertise
- Bring high‑value, high‑impact solutions to market
- Travel across the U.S. to engage customers and partners
This is a growth mission—not a transactional field sales job. You will help define the future of Lucideon’s U.S. Advanced Materials business.
Key Person Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Engineering, or related technical discipline
- Direct scientific or technical experience in Advanced Materials (required)
- Experience with or selling technical services aligned with Lucideon’s proposition
- Ability to be regularly present at Lucideon’s Raleigh, NC or Greenville, SC sites
Key Skills & Qualities
- Strong commercial drive and desire to win new business
- Excellent communication skills at all levels of seniority
- Ability to engage credibly with scientists and engineers
- Highly organized, with strong prioritization skills
- Inquisitive, quick‑thinking, and skilled at networking and market development
- Team‑oriented with the ability to navigate complex technical and commercial environments
- Proactive in understanding market trends and emerging technologies
Core Features & Benefits
- Competitive base salary and incentive structure
- Healthcare benefits including medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
- 401(k) savings plan with company match and retirement contributions
- Disability and life insurance
- Paid time off