Sales Development Representative – Sustainable Biomaterials

About the role

We are looking for a motivated Sales Development Representative to join a fast‑growing biomaterials company that creates sustainable alternatives to traditional leather. You will be the front‑line contact with prospective brand partners across fashion, footwear, automotive and home‑goods sectors, turning interest into qualified business opportunities.

Key responsibilities

• Identify, pursue 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 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 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.
• 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.