Why Join Shape?
At Shape, we are building partnerships with the world's most innovative companies and helping create the products and technologies that will define the future. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside a customer that continuously reimagines what is possible across mobility, intelligence, energy, automation, and beyond.
If you are energized by innovation, inspired by transformative technology, and motivated to help shape the future of multiple industries, we want to hear from you.
Position Summary:
Shape Corp is seeking an exceptional Global Key Account Director (GKAD) to lead one of our most strategically important global customer relationships. This role is designed for a business leader who thrives at the intersection of advanced manufacturing, artificial intelligence, mobility innovation, energy storage systems, and disruptive technology.
The GKAD serves as the enterprise owner of the customer business system, integrating commercial strategy, customer influence, operational execution, financial performance, and long-term growth into a single accountable leadership role. This individual will partner with a globally recognized innovation leader that is redefining industries through connected mobility, autonomous technologies, AI-enabled products, energy infrastructure, robotics, and advanced manufacturing.
Success in this role requires an individual who is energized by rapid change, willing to challenge conventional thinking, and capable of shaping opportunities years before they become formal sourcing decisions. The ideal candidate is motivated by the opportunity to help Shape become a critical strategic partner to a company building the future.
Why This Role Matters
This is not a traditional automotive account management position.
The customer is undergoing one of the most ambitious transformations in modern industry- evolving from a vehicle manufacturer into a broader technology ecosystem focused on:
As a result, the GKAD must think beyond traditional vehicle programs and develop strategies that position Shape to participate across multiple future growth platforms.
This role offers a unique opportunity to help define Shape's future with a customer that continues to reshape entire industries and challenge established business models.
Key Responsibilities:
Enterprise Account Leadership
Strategic Growth & Opportunity Development
Commercial & Financial Leadership
Cross-Functional Integration
Executive Influence
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