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

ABOUT AVERY DENNISON GRAPHICS SOLUTIONS

Avery Dennison is a world leader in graphics that identify, promote and inform. We use our extensive experience and creativity to help companies across the world bring brand visions to life in powerful and exciting ways. Here to transform ideas into tangible and inspiring messages, we believe in the power of imagination to enrich our world.Our high-performance, pressure-sensitive materials are designed for use on vehicle and building graphics, and are regularly converted for digital, cut and screen applications, such as banners and commercial signs. And we are constantly innovating to make graphics more exciting, noticeable and easy to install. Decades of know-how and the latest technologies – like Easy Apply Technology and our Supreme Wrapping Films – allow us to help you transform ideas into impactful messageKnow more about us http://graphicsap.averydennison.com

• Map, build and maintain a network within the label and overall packaging ecosystem. 

• Help conceptualize & execute the development of strategic plans for our core business and identify potential acquisition targets to support these strategies.

• Develop and execute focused strategies for expanding our business into new segments/ adjacencies or activating new growth with disruptive strategies in existing segments. This will include conducting interviews & research to understand market structure, trends  and customer needs, in particular in adjacent business spaces & then using those insights to drive adjacent businesses. 

• Lead regional strategic planning and overall strategy development process, and work closely with Business Development team to develop segment strategy plans. 

• Increase the organization strategy building on existing standards and further enhancing our strategic processes and tools.

• Lead cross-functional  teams and build a strong network within our global organization. Partner with internal functions (e.g. Global Strategic Innovation Platform, AP Marketing/Product Line teams, R&D, Finance) & GM/management to gain buy-in and support

• Translate global strategic priorities into regional execution and work together with commercial team to tailor specific execution plans

• Identify potential opportunities in Sustainability across Recyclability and Reduction/Elimination across the ecosystem, both internally and externally

• Link to innovative external companies for Venture Capital / Open Innovation and M&A opportunities in the region. We want to build a pipeline of companies as investment vehicles

• Be an active contributor to the internal innovation platforms led by Strategic Marketing & Innovation, Global Strategic Innovation Projects and R&D 

• Develop the talent pipeline for marketing & strategic thinking

• Bachelor's degree required. Masters preferred

• 10+ years business experience, emphasizing strategy background desired - open to both Corporate strategy and Consulting profiles

• Demonstrated success in cross-regional projects or initiatives.

• Strong business development background. Ability to scout, find and grow small businesses

• Can do attitude: strong personal drive and ability to work independently in multiple environments/cultures and get things done

• Must be able to champion new business ventures.  This will require excellent organizational and people skills, project management skills, with an ability to openly convey information to team members in a timely, concise manner.

• Outstanding analytic and problem solving skills with affinity for quantitative modeling including strong excel skills

• Strong oral and written communications 

• Ability to operate with people at different levels from analyst to senior mgmt advisor

BENEFITS

• On job training and other soft skills learning courses.

• 13th month annual extra salary and performance variable bonus

• Yearly salary review

AVERY DENNISON IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER