Company Description
Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company. We are Making Possible™ products and solutions that help advance the industries we serve, providing branding and information solutions that optimize labor and supply chain efficiency, reduce waste, advance sustainability, circularity and transparency, and better connect brands and consumers. We design and develop labeling and functional materials, radio frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, software applications that connect the physical and digital, and offerings that enhance branded packaging and carry or display information that improves the customer experience. Serving industries worldwide — including home and personal care, apparel, general retail, e-commerce, logistics, food and grocery, pharmaceuticals and automotive — we employ approximately 35,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Our reported sales in 2024 were $8.8 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.
Avery Dennison is an equal opportunity employer
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Job Description
Avery Dennison is seeking a Product Manager Automotive to join our Performance Tapes EMEA.
In this position, you will support Marketing, Sales, Application Engineering, Operations and Supply Chain Management by leading the P&L and the Product Lifecycle for a selected product portfolio (cross-segment, focus on automotive). We are looking for an individual that fits well with our entrepreneurial environment and is passionate about bold growth. You will report to our Sr. Marketing Manager, Performance Tapes Europe.
Key responsibilities
- Lead the optimization of revenue and profit growth by managing the Automotive business product portfolio across key technologies. Develop and execute competitive pricing strategies alongside market segment managers and implement cost-down initiatives with operations, supply chain, and procurement teams.
- Define and execute Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) activities, including new product launches, line extensions, product re-engineering, cost reductions, and updating product service guidelines to meet the evolving needs of customers and the market.
- Collaborate in the development of strategic and annual operating plans, ensuring alignment across cross-functional teams to address market demands and opportunities.
- Drive application-focused sales enablement, including creation of technical resources such as data sheets, selling tools, training materials, online marketing assets, and PR/advertising campaigns, ensuring resources align with market trends and leverage best group-wide practices.
- Participate in external and internal engagements, including customer/supplier visits and events, to develop a thorough understanding of evolving technologies, market trends, competitive activities, and regulatory requirements—ensuring strategic alignment to future market needs.
- Partner with sales teams and application technical team (ATS) to accelerate growth and support product development initiatives, providing technical market inputs and actively leveraging business opportunities.
- Collaborate with operations and procurement teams on sourcing new raw materials for product development and modifications, ensuring consistent product innovation and cost efficiency.
- Work with supply chain and sales teams to establish and implement service guidelines that align with product performance targets and customer expectations.
- Lead cross-functional new product development initiatives, providing strong project management and market-driven insights alongside R&D, ATS, and marketing teams.
Qualifications
- A minimum of 5 years of experience managing technical, engineered product lines in a B2B environment, with a demonstrated track record of driving growth and innovation.
- A master degree in Chemical Engineering, Product Marketing, or a comparable technical/commercial discipline, or equivalent through experience.
- Strong analytical, conceptual, and communication skills with critical thinking to challenge and improve the status quo.
- Proven financial and business acumen, with a strategic mindset and ability to balance technical and market priorities.
- Exceptional ability to inspire and build momentum among cross-functional teams within a matrixed organization.
- Proficiency in English is required; additional languages are a plus.
- Project leadership expertise, particularly in cross-disciplinary environments.
- Willingness to travel up to 10% of the time as required by business needs.
Additional Information
We offer:
- structured integration and development of your skills
- competitive remuneration
- flexibility in the workplace
- development opportunities including internationally
For more information on our Diversity & Inclusion approach, please click on this link: https://www.averydennison.com/en/home/about-us/diversity-and-inclusion.html
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Parental & Family Support — Family-related support is reinforced through parental leave and dedicated adoption and fertility assistance with a stated benefit amount. Domestic partner eligibility and LGBTQIA+ healthcare support features expand coverage for different family structures.
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What We Do
Avery Dennison (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 more than 30,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Reported sales in 2020 were $7.0 billion.
