Marketing Director, Variable Information/Prime Paper

Company Description

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 companys 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.

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

Job Description

Avery Dennison is seeking a Marketing Director for the Variable Information/Prime Paper Product Line Team to join the Materials Group organization. The Marketing Director has P&L responsibility for the VI/Prime Paper business in North America. The successful candidate will develop and implement key product line strategies leading to top line and profitable growth as well as share gain. In addition to growth, the product line team is linked closely with multiple cross-functional teams driving and leading projects related to innovation, portfolio management, pricing, product standardization, supplier qualification management and resourcing and other key pivotal initiatives. The director leads global initiatives in the business as needed and is linked closely to the key global product line and innovation strategies.

Key responsibilities:

• P&L responsibility for variable information/prime paper product lines in North America.

• Provide key business direction to product managers, driving growth in sales, market share and profitability.

• Work closely with, Core Innovation, Market Segment, Business Development and Sales teams to identify and build product solutions for unmet market needs.

• Lead and coordinate key product innovation efforts within the product line, linking closely to Marketing Segment Leaders and Sales on commercialization strategy.

• Collaborate with Operations and procurement to re-engineer and drive profitability through cost out initiatives.

• Lead and coordinate Annual Operating and Strategic Planning process for the product line through collaborative relationships with Finance, Procurement, Sales and Operations.

• Develop and maintain a 3-5 year product roadmap for the VI/Prime Paper product line in NA. Engage with the PLT Directors in global regions.

• Lead key strategic initiatives in the business, both on a regional and global basis as needed.

• Drive continuous improvement in day to day processes to implement standard work in areas that drive efficiency and lead to sales and profitability expansion.

• Support sales team by actively participating in customer visits and leading and sponsoring H1 events and other growth initiatives.

• Lead and develop professional staff, driving performance, training and development activities as necessary. Identify talent gaps and infuse key talent into the organization and advocate career development of the team.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years general business and progressive management and leadership experience in Fortune 500 Companies

• Experienced in product management leadership a requirement. Experience in paper or pressure sensitive industry is a plus.

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Business or Marketing with MBA strongly preferred

• Past responsibilities in target setting and running product line P&L

• Cross-functional leadership experience both inside and outside of marketing is preferred

• Strategic thinker with keen problem solving capabilities and proven track record of driving execution both personally and through teams

• Proven ability to identify, select, develop and retain top talent in an organization

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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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

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