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 leads into partnership opportunities and showcasing sustainable material solutions.

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 market trends, customer needs and product requests.
• Track activity and maintain basic CRM updates.

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.
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Fluent English (C2 level).

Required skills

• Experience with CRM software.
• Familiarity with Hubspot is a plus.