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 conversations with fashion, footwear and related brands. You will act as the front‑line sales contact, turning inbound interest and proactive outreach into qualified opportunities.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and develop sales opportunities with brands in fashion, footwear, accessories and adjacent industries.
• Manage inbound inquiries and conduct outbound outreach, ensuring timely follow‑up.
• Lead customer meetings throughout the sales pipeline, from initial contact to commercial follow‑up.
• Present the company’s sustainable material 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 market feedback and update CRM records regularly.

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.