Co-Founders - Sales Director and Digital Marketing Director

EPIL POINT Italia; Italia; In loco; EUR 90.000 - 110.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A footwear technology company in Italy is seeking two Co-Founders: a Sales Director and a Digital Marketing Director. The Sales Director will develop the B2C market and manage international expansion, while the Marketing Director will lead digital strategy and operational management on platforms like Amazon. Both roles require significant industry experience, with a focus on innovation in foot comfort and functionality. This is an opportunity to join an exciting journey towards establishing effective footwear technology.

Servizi

Equity opportunities

Performance bonuses based on achievements

Competenze

• At least 10 years of experience in footwear and/or insoles industry.
• At least 5 years of experience in internationalisation in the EU and US.
• At least 5 years of experience in B2B and/or D2C.

Mansioni

• Develop the B2C channel for sales.
• Lead the B2C/D2C channel with effective marketing strategies.

Conoscenze

International sales

E-commerce expertise

Business development

Marketing strategy

Operational experience on Amazon

Formazione

Master's degree in technical disciplines

MBA or Master's degree in economics

Descrizione del lavoro

Co-Founders – Sales Director and Digital Marketing Director

ARIA Insoles

We are looking for two co‑founders with complementary skills so that we have all the expertise needed to develop the company.

• INTERNATIONAL SALES & BUSINESS DEVELOPER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR – develop and manage the B2C channel (preferably with strong footwear experience).
• MARKETING & COMMUNICATION EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR – lead the B2C/D2C channel with deep e‑commerce expertise (preferably with experience in consumer goods/fashion/sport).

What the Company Is About

ARIA insoles was born in Italy after two years of research conducted by biomedical engineers with a clear goal: to reduce moisture and heat inside sports and professional footwear, such as hiking boots, work, or military shoes, which need to be worn for many hours a day. From this journey, a patented and unique technology in the world was born: the first truly actively breathable insoles. Thanks to a system of internal microchannels, ARIA insoles ventilate the shoes with every step, expelling moisture and keeping the foot dry and comfortable even in the most extreme conditions. Tests show a reduction of up to 50% in temperature and up to 80% in internal humidity, results that no traditional footwear or insole can match. Completely developed and produced in Italy, ARIA insoles combine engineering, ergonomics, and top‑quality materials. A single pair can be used in different shoes, transforming them all into super breathable footwear – from sports to leisure, from work to everyday life. Our goal is simple: to bring fresh air and well‑being to every shoe, one step at a time.

What Markets

Initially Italy and DACH. Afterward, as soon as we have enough “energy”, the other EU countries and US since in those geographies we have extended our patent.

• People who, for pleasure or duty, wear poorly ventilated shoes for many hours a day. (Pleasure: trekking, long‑distance running, etc.; Duty: military personnel, police officers, assembly line workers or construction workers, etc.).
• People suffering from plantar hyperhidrosis (5% of the world's population).
• Teenagers, as they have increased foot perspiration (high incidence of fungal and bacterial infections, smelly feet, ingrown toenails, etc.).

Status

• We have the product ready
• We have the patent in Europe and US
• We have established early relationships with independent shoes sales representatives in Italy, and they are starting to offer our product to their customers

Requirements for the Sales & Business Developer Executive Director

• At least 10 years of experience in the footwear and/or insoles industry
• At least 5 years of experience in internationalisation in the EU and US
• Master's degree in technical disciplines with MBA or Master's degree in economics

Requirements Marketing & Communication Executive Director

• At least 5 years of experience in B2B and/or D2C
• Operational experience on Amazon
• Master's degree in technical disciplines with MBA or Master's degree in economics

What We Offer

• Opportunity to be part of a unique and exciting journey, establishing this technology as the new standard for foot comfort in every shoe, and also demonstrating the ability to make the difference in:
• Sales Director – effectively developing the market in target countries and managing the company internationalisation process.
• MKT Director – developing and implementing the company's best and most efficient digital strategy.
• Opportunity to purchase additional shares at preferential terms.

Remuneration

• No fixed remuneration, only variable remuneration proportional to personal achievement
• Performance bonus linked to the company's overall results
• Assignment of shares in the company, upon achievement of predetermined targets