Account Manager – Apparel

Google Chrome Microsoft Edge Apple Safari Mozilla Firefox Account Manager – ApparelFull-timeCompany DescriptionAvery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company. We are Making Possible™ products and solutions that help advance the industries we serve, providing branding and information solutions that optimize labor and supply chain efficiency, reduce waste and mitigate loss, advance sustainability, circularity and transparency and better connect brands and consumers. We design and develop labeling and functional materials, radio-frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, software applications that connect the physical and digital and offerings that enhance branded packaging and carry or display information that improves the customer experience. Serving industries worldwide — including home and personal care, apparel, general retail, e-commerce, logistics, food and grocery, pharmaceuticals and automotive — we employ approximately 35,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Our reported sales in 2025 were $8.9 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.Job DescriptionWe are seeking a highly proactive and commercially driven Account Manager to accelerate growth within our high-potential importer segment. Moving beyond traditional account management, this role is a critical "door opener" and "white space hunter" focused on developing new business and expanding market share with key importers and their brand partners. The role will be based in New York to effectively manage relationships and streamline the end-to-end commercial and development process.Key Responsibilities1. Strategic Growth & Market ShareNew Business Development: Aggressively identify and secure new business opportunities with large importers and licensees in the US market, focusing on existing and white-space accounts. Business Recovery: Strategize and execute plans to recover lost volumes and defend current business.Solution Adoption: Drive the adoption and scale of RFID and Digital Solutions, translating technical usage and commercial trends into long-term partnerships.2. Commercial Execution & Process ManagementWorkflow Optimization: Serve as the primary commercial point-of-contact for importers, managing the complexities of the development and approval workflow which often involves the factory, the importer, and the end-client (e.g., Walmart/Sam's Club)Lead Time Management: Proactively work to streamline the end-to-end sample development and order layout process to mitigate lengthy lead times.Customer Service & Expediting: Coordinate with the global Customer Service and Operations teams to expedite critical orders and resolve issues promptly for importersDigital Integration: Champion and support the deployment of digital solutions, such as direct order uploads and data capture, to improve efficiency for importers3. Analytics & CollaborationCommercial Analytics: Track sales performance, deployment metrics, and opportunity pipeline to proactively identify and mitigate churn risks or stalled deployments.Cross-Functional Partnering: Partner with Product Development and MDM orgs to align commercial needs with back end roadmaps and resourcing plans.QualificationsMinimum RequirementsEducation: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Commercial, or a related field.1Experience: 5+ years in Account Management or Commercial Strategy, with proven experience in B2B technology or apparel solutions.1Domain Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of the apparel supply chain and the commercial dynamics of working with large importers and licensees.Technical: Proficiency with CRM systems  and an aptitude for data-backed recommendations.Preferred QualificationsExperience in the RFID, IoT, or a similar complex B2B technology-enabled solution space.Familiarity with retail, logistics, or manufacturing use cases and traceability solutions.Additional InformationThe salary range for this position is...