Avery Dennison is seeking a Product Manager to join the Materials Group organization. This role is aligned to the Label and Packaging Materials business and is responsible for planning and managing the P&L and commercial strategy for the Reclosure portfolio. The successful candidate will provide vision and direction to the organization and drive execution to achieve the strategic and P&L goals for this product portfolio.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Develop strategic and annual operating  plans and lead efforts of a cross-functional team efforts to meet evolving customer and market needs.

· Execute a portfolio management approach to assigned products to optimize growth and profitability incorporating global approach where logical.

- Lead customer and internal communication strategy and implementation including advertising, promotions, selling tools, e-marketing campaigns, and lead generation tools.

· Lead execution of multi-generation product plans including: new product introductions and line extensions, product re-engineering and cost out, product promotions, data sheets, selling sheets, training and other sales tools and communication of product and service program changes.

- Develop & execute strategies to expand into new market segments using current and new product platforms

· Develop & implement pricing strategies to maximize product line growth & profitability.

· Collaborate with sales force and market segment managers to support growth and/or product development initiatives.

· Collaborate with Supply Chain and Sales in the development/implementation of service strategies & programs for assigned product line

· Travel 25%

Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree required. MBA preferred

·  5+ years related business experience, including sales and marketing.

·  Prior expertise in pressure sensitive label materials/markets or comparable manufacturing industry preferred.

· Ability to generate support and excitement among an informal, cross-functional team in a matrixed organization.

· Strong financial and business acumen with proven track record of results.

· Proven project leadership and critical thinking skills. Six Sigma certification a plus.

· Sales experience preferred.

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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