Sales Development Representative – Sustainable Materials

About the role

We are looking for a motivated Sales Development Representative to join a pioneering biomaterials company that creates sustainable alternatives to traditional leather. You will be the front‑line contact for prospective brand partners across fashion, footwear, automotive and other industries, turning interest into qualified sales opportunities.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and develop sales opportunities with brands in fashion, footwear and accessories.
• Handle inbound inquiries and conduct proactive outbound outreach to new prospects.
• Lead customer meetings throughout the sales pipeline, from initial contact to commercial follow‑up.
• Present the company’s materials, capabilities and value proposition to potential customers.
• Build relationships with product development, design and sustainability teams within target brands.
• Collaborate with the Chief Growth Officer to prioritize leads and refine outreach strategies.
• Coordinate with the Sales Coordinator to manage sample hand‑offs and logistics.
• Attend industry events, trade shows and networking opportunities to generate new leads.
• Provide feedback on customer needs, market trends and product requests to internal teams.
• Maintain basic CRM updates and track sales activity.

Required profile

• 3–7 years of B2B sales, business development or brand partnership experience.
• Experience selling to fashion, footwear, textiles, automotive or related industries is strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to generate and close new business opportunities.
• Strong relationship‑building and communication skills.
• Highly self‑motivated, organized and responsive in an entrepreneurial startup environment.
• Ability to manage multiple sales conversations and follow‑ups simultaneously.
• Passion for sustainability, material innovation and emerging manufacturing technologies.

Required skills

• Hubspot (CRM software)