Product Manager, Automotive - #1692138

Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company that provides a wide range of branding and information solutions that optimize labor and supply chain efficiency, reduce waste, advance sustainability, circularity and transparency, and better connect brands and consumers. Our products and solutions include labeling and functional materials, radio frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, software applications that connect the physical and digital, and a variety of products and solutions that enhance branded packaging and carry or display information that improves the customer experience. Serving an array of industries worldwide — including home and personal care, apparel, general retail, e-commerce, logistics, food and grocery, pharmaceuticals and automotive — we employ approximately 34,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Our reported sales in 2023 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
• Employee Assistance Program eligibility / Health Advocate
• Paid vacation and Paid holidays

ABOUT AVERY DENNISON Fastener Solutions

The Fastener Solutions business unit of Avery Dennison is a worldwide manufacturer of plastic fastening systems used in the automotive, apparel, retail, industrial and packaging industries. Our three-shift injection molding and extrusion operation is located in Fitchburg, MA. The Fastener Solutions business unit is ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 certified.

ABOUT YOUR ROLE

Avery Dennison is seeking a Product Manager to join the Fastener Solutions business. In this position, you will support Marketing, Sales, and Business Development by being responsible for managing the P&L for the automotive product portfolio. We are looking for an individual that fits in well with our entrepreneurial environment and is passionate about bold growth. You will report to the Director New Product Development and Mexico Operations.

In this important role you will be responsible for:

• Responsible for managing the P&L for a select product portfolio and developing and implementing pricing strategies for the assigned products to optimize growth and profitability.

• Contribute to the development of strategic and annual operating plans and lead efforts of a cross-functional team efforts to meet evolving customer and market needs.

• Execute a portfolio management approach to assigned products to optimize growth and profitability.

• Lead execution of multi-generation product plans including: new product introductions and line extensions, product re-engineering and cost out, product promotions, data sheets, selling sheets, training and other sales tools and communication of product and service program changes.

• Assist in the development and implementation of key segment communication plans including product promotions, data sheets, selling sheets, training, PR, advertising, website, on-line marketing material etc.

• Participate in external events and end user calls/visits to understand market insights and trends and ensure our strategies are aligned to meet future needs.

• Collaborate with sales force and regional segment managers to support growth and/or product development initiatives.

• Work closely with the R&D and technical support teams to develop and launch new products in your designated markets.

• Collaborate with Supply Chain and Sales in the development/implementation of service strategies & programs for assigned product lines.

• Other tasks as assigned.

• This role is open to remote candidates #LI-Remote

Required:

• Bachelor's degree required

• 5+ years experience leading a technical product line with demonstrated growth and performance or related commercial experience

• Ability to generate support and excitement among an informal, cross-functional team in a matrixed organization

• Excellent analytical, strategic, and communication skills

• Strong financial and business insight with a consistent track record of results

• Attested project leadership and critical thinking skills

Preferred:

• Located in greater Boston, MA or greater Detroit, MI regions

• MBA degree

• Sales experience

• Engineering undergraduate degree or experience working in a technical, business to business environment

• Prior expertise in solution based manufacturing or similar materials

• Additional Information

The salary range for this position is $105,075 - $140,100 / year.

The hiring base salary range above represents what Avery Dennison reasonably expects to pay for this position as of the date of this posting. Actual salaries will vary within the range, and in some circumstances may be above or below the range, based on various factors including but not limited to a candidate’s relevant skills, experience, education and training, and location, as well as the job scope and complexity, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel required for the position, which may change depending on the candidate pool. Avery Dennison reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

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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