Key Account Manager – Footwear Industry (Advanced Materials / Manufacturing)US or Europe-based.Crucial Background for This RoleThis 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 general sportswear brands.The OpportunityAn 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.The 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.This is not a traditional sales role – it sits at the intersection of technology adoption, customer strategy, and long-term partnerships.As Key Account Manager, you will own and grow relationships with strategic footwear customers, acting as a trusted commercial and technical partner.You will be responsible for:Expanding existing accounts and opening new strategic partnerships within global footwear brandsDevelop go-to-market strategies for new technology-driven footwear solutionsDriving adoption of new manufacturing and material technologiesDeveloping long-term, high-value commercial relationships rather than transactional salesLeading complex sales cycles involving R&D;, innovation, design, and supply chain stakeholdersActing as the bridge between customer teams and internal engineering/production teamsManage and grow a portfolio of strategic key accountsRequired BackgroundStrong B2B sales experience within the footwear industry or adjacent materials/manufacturing sectorsExperience selling into global footwear brands (sports, perform