Sales Specialist – Sustainable Materials (SDR)

About the role

Our client, a pioneering biomaterials company, is looking for a motivated Sales Specialist (SDR) to drive new business with fashion, footwear, automotive and other brand partners. You will be the front‑line contact, turning interest into qualified opportunities and supporting the company’s growth in sustainable materials.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and develop sales opportunities with brands in fashion, footwear and accessories.
• Manage inbound inquiries and conduct proactive outbound outreach.
• Lead customer meetings throughout the sales pipeline, from initial contact to commercial follow‑up.
• Present the company’s materials, capabilities and value proposition.
• Build relationships with product development, design and sustainability teams of target brands.
• Collaborate with the Chief Growth Officer to prioritize leads and refine outreach strategies.
• Coordinate sample hand‑offs and logistics with the Sales Coordinator.
• Attend industry events and trade shows to generate new leads.
• Provide feedback on customer needs, market trends and product requests.
• 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, materials, textiles, automotive or related industries is strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to generate and close new business opportunities.
• Highly self‑motivated, organized and comfortable in a startup environment.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Fluent English (C2 level).

Required skills

• Experience with CRM software; Hubspot is a plus.