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 and solutions, 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. The company employs approximately 36,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Reported sales in 2021 were $8.4 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com. Avery Dennison is an equal-opportunity employer.

About Your Role
Customer Product Development (CPD) Specialists play a key role in elevating our customers’ brands by leading the development of creative, innovative branding solutions for apparel brand owners and retailers. CPD Specialists lead the product development process by defining new program requirements in collaboration with Sales, from point of initiation to customer approval. This position provides deep product expertise within our product line by bringing insights, solutions, and options to Sales and/or the customer. CPD Specialists work in close collaboration with our Global Sampling & Product Deployment (GSPD) hubs to deploy new items into production.

Your Responsibilities
1) Act as the product development expert, demonstrating comprehensive technical knowledge for the  product line. 
2) Effectively manage product development process from customer briefing to artwork development, costing/pricing, sampling, and final approval. 
3) Gather customer information/specifications to develop new programs or redesigns of existing programs, driving toward the most value-added solution for the account. 
4) Contribute to all relevant initiatives to achieve sales plans in collaboration with Sales. 
5) Guide customers to the greatest value solution for their branding needs for a given product line. 
6) Attends customer presentations and meetings as required.
7) Liaison between Sales and Global Sampling & Product Deployment hubs to deploy new items to production.
8) Prepares global price proposals using established tools and guidelines. Consults with CPD Manager and Sales when competitive situations arise and escalation is required. 
9) Remain current on industry trends and product innovations to effectively partner with customers in leveraging Avery Dennison solutions.

WHAT WILL BE LOOKING FOR IN YOU:

• Deep technical knowledge of the product line strongly preferred. 
• 3+ years of experience in new product development. 
• Knowledge of the apparel or label industries.
• Passion for product trends, insight, possibilities, and development.
• Demonstrated ability to be highly organized while managing multiple projects to completion against tight deadlines. 
• Highly effective oral and written communication and presentation skills. Team leadership skills.
• High level of PC skills, including use of with Word, Excel, ERP (Oracle preferred), pricing tools, product/customer databases. 
• Solid mathematical skills for pricing.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent knowledge gained through training and experience
• Fluent in Spanish and English

All of your information will be kept confidential in accordance with EEO guidelines.

AVERY DENNISON IS COMMITTED TO EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

AVERY DENNISON IS EVERYWHERE YOU LOOK: We don't just embrace change... we drive it. We work hard, push hard, and take courageous risks. Our culture is innovative and collaborative, where bold ideas are turned into action. We develop strong talent through broad opportunities that are only restricted by your interests. We are committed to diversity in the workplace, both for employees and for the business. We are a force for good, rooted in industries and communities around the world. We are challenging ourselves and others to reach higher and think big to improve the quality of life for all. Avery Dennison is a great place to work for everyone. We offer:

• Flexibility in the workplace
• Structured learning and development.
• Tutoring program
• Competitive Total Rewards

At Avery Dennison we do what we love and we love what we do.
We look forward to receiving your application.

We do not accept unsolicited references or resumes from any source other than directly from candidates.