PbKey Account Manager – Footwear Industry (Advanced Materials / Manufacturing) /b /ppUS or Europe-based. /ppbr/ppbCrucial Background for This Role! /b /ppThis role is only suitable for candidates with proven experience selling B2B manufacturing solutions into major global footwear brands. You must have operated in a role where you sold materials, components, manufacturing technologies, or performance solutions (e.g. foams, polymers, advanced materials, manufacturing processes) directly to footwear manufacturers or global sportswear brands. /ppbr/ppbThe Opportunity /b /ppAn innovative, fast-growing footwear technology company is looking to hire a Key Account Manager to lead commercial relationships with some of the world’s most influential footwear brands. /ppbr/ppThe company is redefining how performance footwear is developed and manufactured by leveraging advanced manufacturing technologies, including 3D printing, to enable more localised, on-demand, and scalable production models. /ppbr/ppThis is not a traditional sales role – it sits at the intersection of technology adoption, customer strategy, and long-term partnerships. /ppbr/ppAs Key Account Manager, you will own and grow relationships with strategic footwear customers, acting as a trusted commercial and technical partner. /ppYou will be responsible for: /pulliExpanding existing accounts and opening new strategic partnerships within global footwear brands /liliDevelop go-to-market strategies for new technology-driven footwear solutions /liliDriving adoption of new manufacturing and material technologies /liliDeveloping long-term, high-value commercial relationships rather than transactional sales /liliLeading complex sales cycles involving RD, innovation, design, and supply chain stakeholders /liliActing as the bridge between customer teams and internal engineering/production teams /liliManage and grow a portfolio of strategic key accounts /li /ulpbr/ppbRequired Background /b /pulliStrong B2B sales experience within the footwear industry or adjacent materials/manufacturing sectors /liliExperience selling into global footwear brands (sports, performance, or lifestyle) is essential /liliBackground at companies supplying foams, polymers, advanced materials, manufacturing technologies, or components into footwear is highly desirable /liliComfortable working with technical, innovation-led products and solutions /liliAble to navigate complex organisations and influence senior stakeholders /li /ulpbr/ppbLocation Travel /b /ppFlexible location: Europe or US preferred. Company facilities are located in Barcelona. /ppFrequent international travel as required /ppbr/ppbCompensation /b /ppBase Salary + Commission (€200,000 OTE uncapped potential depending on performance) /ppbr/ppbWhy This Role? /b /ppOpportunity to work at the forefront of innovation in the footwear industry /ppDirect exposure to some of the most advanced manufacturing technologies shaping the future of footwear /ppHigh autonomy and influence in a growing, entrepreneurial environment /ppPotential to make a measurable impact on how global footwear products are developed and produced /p