Temporary Sales Associate

Textile waste is a growing global challenge. Syre’s mission is to decarbonize and dewaste textiles, starting with the world's biggest fiber, polyester. By implementing true textile-to-textile recycling at hyperscale, we want to drive the transition from a linear to a circular value chain by putting textile waste to use, over and over again.

Syre is now looking for a Temporary Sales Associate (3-4 month assignment)

Key tasks and responsibilities:

With support from CCO,

• Assist with ongoing development with Apparel & Interior customers to successfully scale

• Develop/maintain trusted relationships with key stakeholders within target brands to successfully drive commercial results

• Assist in driving customer dialogues and negotiations

• Perform market scanning for new customer leads

• Coordinate sales pipeline and manage customer relationship management (CRM) software

Key requirements:

• Outside sales experience, 3 years+

• Direct pitching to potential customers

• Sales lead generation, market scanning, industry research, competitive press monitoring

• Proficient in customer relationship management software (CRM)

We would prefer you have the following experience:

• In chemical, commodities, and/or technical industries

• Technical background in textiles and/or chemicals

• Experience or interest in sustainability, circularity, and/or recycling

• Experience in apparel, home interior, automotive and/or other textile industries

• Major plus, experience in material offtake agreements
  

• Are fluent in English both orally and in writing (professional English required)

You will be reporting into the CCO and preferably be located in the USA.

Syre is an international company with a Swedish soul. We are a growing team of scalemakers – dedicated optimists and pioneers, together on a quest to drive the great textile shift. At Syre, we always appreciate it if you would be described as purpose-driven, action-oriented, innovative, change navigator and team player. Our team members are offered an international environment of innovation and speed, and we embrace diversity in all forms. Together we are here to build an impact company with green transition at its core – for our customers, partners, investors, and most of all, for our planet.

Are you the one we’re looking for? Apply with confidence - we look forward to hearing from you (in English)!