Sales Development Representative – Sustainable Materials

About the role

Our client, a pioneering biomaterials company, is looking for a motivated Sales Development Representative to drive new business with fashion, footwear, automotive and other brands. You will be the front‑line contact, turning inquiries into qualified opportunities and helping expand the company’s sustainable material portfolio.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and develop sales opportunities with brands in fashion, footwear, accessories and related sectors.
• Handle inbound leads and conduct proactive outbound outreach to prospective partners.
• Lead customer meetings throughout the sales pipeline, from initial contact to commercial follow‑up.
• Present the company’s materials, capabilities and value proposition to prospects.
• 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 with the Sales Coordinator for sample hand‑offs and logistics.
• Attend industry events and trade shows to generate new leads.
• Provide feedback on market trends, customer needs 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.
• Proven ability to generate and close new business opportunities.
• Strong relationship‑building and communication skills.
• Self‑motivated, comfortable in an entrepreneurial startup environment.
• Ability to manage multiple sales conversations simultaneously.
• Passion for sustainability, material innovation and emerging manufacturing technologies.

Required skills

• Experience with CRM software; Hubspot is a plus.