Senior Brand Manager

Company Description

About Avery Dennison

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.

We're not just a global leader in materials science and branding solutions; we're a team of passionate individuals committed to bringing brands to life and transforming how businesses connect with their customers. Whether through our Embelex platform, empowering creativity with on-product branding, or our Aftermarket solutions, optimizing apparel production and supply chains, we work together to solve complex challenges and create a more sustainable future.

Our vision unites us: Together, we connect the physical and digital to solve some of the world's most complex challenges

Learn more at https://apparelsolutions.averydennison.com/en

Please let us know if we can support you with reasonable accommodations throughout the application process by contacting our Talent Acquisition team via [email protected].

Job Description

We are searching for a seasoned, strategic, and highly motivated Senior Brand Manager to take
our brand to new heights. As a Senior Brand Manager, your leadership and vision will play an integral
part in driving our success in the apparel industry. This role requires an individual with an
entrepreneurial mindset who can oversee and streamline complex processes, develop and maintain
high-level strategic client relationships, and guide the brand management team.

Your Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic guidance and support to the brand management team in understanding and influencing the clients' business model and objectives.
• Direct the end-to-end product development and sales process, from client briefing to final approval, deployment, and order acceptance.
• Lead the management of inventory reports, client sales reports, and product development trackers using digital systems and processes (Oracle SalesCloud, Oracle Commerce Cloud, Eloqua, pricing, and product specification tooling).
• Design, present, and approve global price proposals in competitive bidding processes.
• Oversee and resolve complex order, quality, or deployment issues to ensure the highest levels of client satisfaction.
• Develop and nurture key client relationships by providing expert guidance and detailed information about our services.
• Utilize social selling techniques to engage with potential clients, build relationships, and generate leads.
• Drive store audits, lead critical client meetings, and maintain account planners.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and product innovations and incorporate them into our strategy.
• Lead cross-functional teams to support sales growth and product development initiatives.
• Manage and coach the Brand Management team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business management, sales, or a related field. MBA or a related Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in the apparel industry, product management, or related roles, with a strong track record of leadership.
• Proven excellence in client service, communication, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage multiple complex projects and meet tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in technical and digital skills, including use of Google Suite, ERP (Oracle preferred), pricing tools, product/client databases.
• Advanced data analytics skill set to drive strategic decision-making; comfortable with quantitative analysis and storytelling using data.
• Expertise in building and maintaining robust relationships with clients and partners.
• Flexible and proactive attitude with a passion for continuous learning, growth, and taking on leadership responsibilities within a global Fortune 500 organization.
• As a Senior Brand Manager, you will have the opportunity to showcase your leadership skills, build strong client relationships, and make a significant impact on our brand's direction. If you are an experienced professional passionate about shaping the future of the apparel industry, we strongly encourage you to apply. 

Additional Information

Who we are! - Our Story:

Every voice. Every day! Eight Values. One Team!

Being open to every voice, every day, brings our value of diversity to life and makes Avery Dennison a vibrant and engaging place to be. We understand diversity and equal opportunities as enrichment for our future-oriented work. Across our diverse, global team, every voice makes us stronger. When we listen to and learn from each other, there is no limit to what we can achieve together. Each of us is unique, and we appreciate bringing together different personalities and talents.

Avery Dennison is an equal-opportunity employer.

To find out more about all our employee resources groups globally as well as our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion approach, please go to https://www.averydennison.com/en/home/about-us/diversity-and-inclusion.html 

At Avery Dennison, we do what we love, and we love what we do - Just click here, and get to know us better: Life @ Avery Dennison (linkedin.com/company/avery-dennison/life/emea)