Sales Development Representative

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 industries, turning interest into concrete business opportunities.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and develop sales opportunities with brands in fashion, footwear and accessories.
• Handle inbound inquiries and conduct proactive outbound outreach to new prospects.
• Lead customer meetings throughout the sales pipeline, from initial contact to commercial follow‑up.
• Present the company’s materials, capabilities and value proposition to potential customers.
• 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 to manage sample hand‑offs and logistics.
• Attend industry events, trade shows and networking opportunities to generate 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 or business development 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 preferred).