Avery Dennison is hiring a
Brand Manager

Company Description

About Avery Dennison Corporation:

Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science company specializing in the design and manufacture of a wide variety of labeling and functional materials. The company’s products, which are used in nearly every major industry, include pressure-sensitive materials for labels and graphic applications; tapes and other bonding solutions for industrial, medical, and retail applications; tags, labels and embellishments for apparel; and radio frequency identification (RFID) solutions serving retail apparel and other markets. Headquartered in Glendale, California, the company employs approximately 36,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Reported sales in 2022 were $9.0 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic, self-driven, and detail-oriented Brand Manager to play a crucial role in enhancing our brand's impact in the apparel industry. As a Brand Manager, you will leverage your knowledge, creativity, and strategic mindset to drive business growth and customer satisfaction. This role requires an individual capable of leading complex project management, defining new program requirements, managing end-to-end sales processes, and maintaining customer relationships.

Your Responsibilities:

1. Understand and influence customer's business model and objectives to ensure their success.
2. Oversee and manage the product development process from customer briefing to final approval, deployment, and order acceptance.
3. Oversee the end-to-end sales process, including inventory reports, customer sales reports, and product development trackers using digital systems and processes (Oracle SalesCloud, Oracle Commerce Cloud, Eloqua, pricing, and product specification tooling).
4. Develop and present global price proposals and escalate price approval in competitive bidding processes.
5. Resolve complex order, quality, or deployment issues to ensure high levels of client satisfaction.
6. Maintain and strengthen customer relationships by answering questions and providing detailed information about our services.
7. Strong experience and proficiency in prospecting, social selling, and customer outreach.
8. Participate in store audits, lead customer meetings, and maintain account planners.
9. Stay up-to-date on industry trends and product innovations.
10. Collaborate across different teams to support sales growth and product development initiatives.
11. Mentor and guide Associate Brand Managers, acting as a point of escalation and source of guidance.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in business management, sales, or related field. Master’s degree preferred.

2. Minimum 3 years of experience in the apparel industry, product management, or related roles.

3. Proven customer service, communication, and presentation skills.

4. Demonstrated ability to lead multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.

5. Proficiency in technical and digital skills, including use of Google Suite, ERP (Oracle preferred), pricing tools, product/customer databases.

6. Strong data analytics skillset to drive decision-making; comfortable with quantitative analysis and storytelling using data.

7. Adept at building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and partners.

8. Flexible attitude with an eagerness to learn, grow, and take on new responsibilities within a global Fortune 500 organization.

This role offers the opportunity to apply your leadership skills, blend sales support, client relationship management, and product development into one impactful role. If you're excited about driving growth and establishing strategic partnerships, we strongly encourage you to apply. Your journey with us will be rewarding, both personally and professionally.

Additional Information

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or other protected status. EEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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