Sales Specialist

About the Company: Our client is a pioneering biomaterials company developing sustainable alternatives to traditional leather, designed for use across various industries such as fashion, footwear, automotive, and home goods. Job Description: Our client is seeking a highly motivated Sales Representative to support their growing commercial efforts by engaging prospective brand partners and driving new business conversations. This role involves front-line sales activity, building relationships, following up on leads, and converting interest into opportunities. Responsibilities: • Actively pursue and develop sales opportunities with brands in the fashion, footwear, and accessories sectors. • Manage both inbound and outbound sales activity, including timely follow-up with inquiries and proactive outreach to new prospective brand partners. • Coordinate, manage, and lead customer meetings across all stages of the sales pipeline, from initial outreach through development and commercial follow-up. • Present the company's materials, capabilities, and value proposition to prospective customers. • Build relationships with product development, design, and sustainability teams within target brands. • Maintain regular communication with prospects to move opportunities through the sales pipeline. • Work closely with the Chief Growth Officer to prioritize leads, refine outreach strategies, and advance key opportunities. • Coordinate with the Sales Coordinator to ensure smooth handoff of samples, materials, and follow-up logistics. • Attend industry events, trade shows, and networking opportunities to generate new leads when relevant. • Provide regular feedback on customer needs, market trends, and product requests to internal teams. • Track sales activity and maintain basic CRM updates as needed, while focusing primarily on sales engagement. Required Experience and Qualifications: • 3–7 years of experience in B2B sales, business development, or brand partnership. • Experience selling to fashion, footwear, materials, textiles, automotive, or adjacent industries is strongly preferred. • Demonstrated ability to generate and close new business opportunities. • Strong relationship-building and communication skills. • Highly self-motivated and comfortable working in an entrepreneurial startup environment. • Ability to manage multiple sales conversations and follow-ups simultaneously. • Experience working with CRM software; familiarity with Hubspot is a plus. • Passion for sustainability, material innovation, and emerging manufacturing technologies. Preferred Skills: • Strong organizational skills and ability to monitor and manage multiple tasks effectively. • Highly responsive in communication, ensuring prompt follow-ups and updates. Personality: • Ideal candidates are highly organized and responsive, with a proactive approach to managing their tasks and communication. Software & Tools: • Experience with CRM software is essential, with Hubspot being a plus. English Level: C2 Schedule: 9-5 EST Salary and Benefits: • Compensation structure includes a fixed monthly salary combined with a commission component tied to closed business. • Payment in USD or Local Currency according to candidate's preference.