Sales Development Specialist – Sustainable Biomaterials

About the role

Our client, a pioneering biomaterials company, is looking for a Sales Development Specialist 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 alternatives to traditional leather.

Key responsibilities

• Identify, pursue and develop sales opportunities with brands in fashion, footwear and accessories.
• Handle 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, trade shows and networking sessions to generate new leads.
• Provide market feedback and track activity in the CRM system.

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).

What we offer

• Opportunity to work with cutting‑edge sustainable materials.
• Collaborative, fast‑moving startup culture.
• Exposure to leading brands across multiple industries.