Sales Development Representative (Sustainable Materials)

About the role

Our client, a pioneering biomaterials company creating sustainable alternatives to traditional leather, is looking for a motivated Sales Development Representative. The role focuses on engaging prospective brand partners across fashion, footwear, automotive and related sectors, turning interest into concrete business opportunities.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and develop sales opportunities with brands in fashion, footwear and accessories.
• Manage inbound and outbound sales activities, including timely follow‑up on inquiries and proactive outreach.
• 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 within target brands.
• Collaborate with the Chief Growth Officer to prioritize leads and refine outreach strategies.
• Coordinate with the Sales Coordinator for sample hand‑off and logistics.
• 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 experience in B2B sales, business development or brand partnership.
• Proven ability to generate and close new business opportunities.
• Experience selling to fashion, footwear, materials, textiles, automotive or related industries is strongly preferred.
• Highly self‑motivated, organized and comfortable in an entrepreneurial startup environment.
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple sales conversations simultaneously.
• Passion for sustainability, material innovation and emerging manufacturing technologies.

Required skills

• CRM software (experience required).
• Hubspot (preferred).