Avery Dennison (NYSE: AVY) is a global leader in pressure-sensitive and functional materials and labeling solutions for the retail apparel market. The company's applications and technologies are an integral part of products used in every major industry. With operations in more than 50 countries and more than 25,000 employees worldwide, Avery Dennison serves customers in the consumer packaging, graphical display, logistics, apparel, industrial and healthcare industries. Headquartered in Glendale, California, the company reported sales of $6.1 billion in 2016. Learn more at www.averydennison.com

YOUR ROLE

As the China Durable Business Head, you will define & execute insight driven strategies to leverage scale and create competitive advantage to deliver China Durable AOP (Sales, GP%). You will drive product/service road-map and commercial approach to become Customer Preferred (end user, converter, and other key stakeholder). The role will report to the Senior Global Director of the Durables business.

In addition to the above, you will establish capabilities to execute short & long term strategies in Automotive, Electronics and Industrial segments and identify big ideas for the Durables segment that help expand the business into new areas. Examples could include research studies, new segment opportunities, new innovations, and M&A ideas.

• Lead the business team in exceeding objectives, including all elements of the P&L

• Drive deep end user engagement leading to actionable insights, value chain understanding, innovation, and BD outcomes

• Lead the sales team and its effort to define channel strategy and customer needs to become Customer Preferred 

• Create and update roadmap on Product, Service, and other Value-added offerings. Coordinate and drive execution of this roadmap.

• Develop / execute Strat Plan & AOP for China Durables, including Industrial (e.g. Tire, Drum, Petro & Core PET/PP), Electronics (e.g. Mobile Phones) & Automotive (including EV) segment plans

• Leverage 1AD (one Avery Dennison) synergies and collaborate across divisions (in particular with Industrial and Healthcare Materials)

• Establish capabilities (organization, technology, assets, service, quality, marcom, etc) to execute our strategy

• Facilitate and drive M&A pipeline in durables and close adjacencies

• Provide valuable contribution to the overall China organization and Global Durables Team

• 10+ years related business experience, emphasizing sales, business development and marketing desired

• 5+ years management experience required, with cross-functional management experience in a matrix organization preferred

• An MBA with Chemistry, Physics, or Engineering degree preferred

• Fluent Chinese speaking ability and experience in China business

• Deep understanding of Automotive and/or Electronics  segments and channels

• Strong internal network across multiple regions

• Thought leader with strong strategic thinking

• Ability to facilitate and influence cross-functional team & stakeholders

AVERY DENNISON IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER