Leap - The plant-based leather alternative made by Beyond Leather.

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven B2B Sales Manager to join our fast-growing startup. As the B2B Sales Manager, you will be responsible for driving sales growth and developing a high-performing sales team. Your primary focus will be on building and managing relationships with key business clients, closing deals, and exceeding sales targets. Additionally, you will play a crucial role in laying the foundation for our future sales team and contributing to the overall growth strategy of the company.

We want you to bring Beyond Leather to the next level! This is an opportunity to be a part of a young, driven team that is working to change the way we make and use our things. Let's make an industrial-scale, high-performance material that is strong and beautiful! Made from food waste! 

Company Size: We're a startup with a diverse team consisting of 2 founders, 5 employees, several mentors, researchers, and suppliers, united by the same goal: To create the best and most sustainable leather alternative by upcycling food waste.

Responsibilities:

1. Sales Strategy and Execution:

   • Develop and execute a comprehensive B2B sales strategy to achieve revenue targets

   • Build a robust sales pipeline

   • Continuously monitor market trends, competitor activities, and industry developments

     
     

2. Relationship Management:

   • Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers and influencers in target organizations

   • Identify client needs, understand their pain points, and provide tailored solutions.

   • Deliver exceptional customer service to ensure client satisfaction and retention.

   • Conduct regular business reviews with clients to identify opportunities

     
     

3. Sales Team Development:

   • Onboard, and train new sales team members.

   • Provide ongoing coaching, mentoring, and performance management to drive individual and team success

   • Set clear sales targets, track performance, and provide regular feedback to team members

   • Foster a collaborative and high-performance sales culture within the team.

   • Develop and implement sales processes, tools, and methodologies to improve efficiency and effectiveness

     
     

4. Sales Reporting and Analysis:

   • Monitor sales performance metrics and generate regular reports for senior management

   • Analyze sales data, identify trends, and recommend corrective actions to optimize sales outcomes

   • Provide accurate sales forecasts and contribute to the overall budgeting and planning process

   
   

Qualifications:

• Degree/education in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field

• Proven track record of success in B2B sales, with a minimum of three years of experience

• Highly numbers-driven mindset, consistently meeting or exceeding aggressive sales targets

• Excellent communication skills

• Service-minded attitude with a strong focus on customer satisfaction and building long-term relationships

• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret sales data and generate actionable insights

• Self-motivated and results-oriented, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability

• Proficiency in using CRM software and other sales productivity tools

• Entrepreneurial spirit and a willingness to take ownership of projects and initiatives related to driving sales growth

• Experience in the textile industry is a plus

  
  

If you are a driven, entrepreneurial individual with a passion for B2B sales, team building, and a relentless focus on exceeding sales targets, we would love to hear from you.

Apply with a cover letter and your CV.

In the cover letter, please let us know about you, your motivation, and your availability.