Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company that provides branding and information labeling solutions, including pressure-sensitive materials, radio-frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, and a variety of converted products and solutions. The company designs and manufactures a wide range of labeling and functional materials that enhance branded packaging, carry or display information that connects the physical and the digital, and improve customers’ product performance. The company serves an array of industries worldwide, including home and personal care, apparel, e-commerce, logistics, food and grocery, pharmaceuticals and automotive. 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.

At Avery Dennison, some of the great benefits we provide are:

Health & Wellness benefits starting on day 1 of employment
Paid parental leave
401K eligibility
Tuition reimbursement
Flexible work arrangements
Employee Assistance Program eligibility / Health Advocate
Paid vacation and Paid holidays

The Business Development Manager is a key function in our sales team and works in close collaboration with Marketing and Product Management to develop and execute the market strategy and sales. The Business Development Manager is responsible to set the strategy for his/her target segment and strategic accounts. The strategy will be driven through the value chain addressing relevant functions to support it. The strategy will allow Avery Dennison to successfully introduce innovations answering unmet needs or displace competitive solutions by leveraging differentiation in the value proposition. The Business Development Manager has both development and “direct selling” responsibility.

In your role you will: 

• Identify, assess, develop and manage new programs and new business opportunities and lead to successful commercialization efforts.
• Incorporate knowledge of the industry to partner with stakeholders to develop market right products, support materials and pricing recommendations across all RFID solutions.
• Work with prospective customers to identify unmet needs, and present compelling solutions.
• Initiate, determine, and present ROI business case analysis.
• Stay abreast industry trends by attending trade shows, events and staying on top of market insights as well as global branding trends.
• Surface new ideas, products applications and solution to development teams.
• Communicate and link key value propositions, differentiators to customer with RFID solutions set.
• Provide product support, recommendations, samples, technical support, training, and service information on demand. 
• Craft customized go-to-market strategies.
• Develop long-term business opportunities.
• Develop and maintain strong, multi-level relationships with business partners at the customers’ and partners’ organizations.
• Collaborate with other business units.

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in business, economics, and/or technical area.
• Strong knowledge of the RFID industry required. At least 5-10 years experience, demonstrable track record with clear knowledge of the market, technologies, players, and channels.
• Strong relationship building skills internally and externally.
• Strong influencing skills and storytelling skills and ability to champion projects both cross functionally and vertically within the organization.
• Have a solid understanding of finance and ROI analysis.
• Interpersonal, teamwork, and written communications skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to execute.
• Up to 50% travel may be required.

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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