Account Manager –Apparel, NYC

Avery Dennison; New York (NY); On-site; USD 83,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Dennison in New York is seeking a highly proactive Account Manager to accelerate growth within top apparel brand partners. This role combines strong account management with proactive sales prospecting to capture new opportunities and drive revenue expansion in the global apparel and RFID-enabled solutions space.

You will manage end-to-end commercial and development processes with cross-functional teams, leveraging CRM systems and data-backed insights to optimize performance and defend

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Commercial, or related field.
• Experience: 5+ years in Account Management or Commercial Strategy with proven B2B tech or apparel solutions experience.
• Domain Knowledge: Strong understanding of apparel supply chain and commercial dynamics with large importers and licensees.
• Technical: Proficiency with CRM systems and data‑backed recommendations.

Responsibilities

• New Business Development: identify and secure new opportunities within existing and white-space accounts.
• Business Recovery: strategize and execute plans to recover lost volumes and defend current business.
• Solution Adoption: drive RFID and Digital Solutions adoption and translate usage trends into partnerships.

Skills

Account management

Business development

CRM systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Commercial, or related field

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Avery 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 Description

We are seeking a highly proactive and commercially driven Account Manager to accelerate growth within our top apparel brand partners. This position demands strong account management expertise combined with proactive sales prospecting to capture new market opportunities and drive revenue expansion. The role will be based in New York to effectively manage relationships and streamline the end-to-end commercial and development process.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Growth & Market Share

• New Business Development: Aggressively identify and secure new business opportunities, 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 Management

• Workflow Optimization: Serve as the primary commercial point-of-contact for brand partners, managing the complexities of the development and approval workflow.
• Customer Service & Expediting: Coordinate with the global Customer Service and Operations teams to expedite critical orders and resolve issues promptly.
• Digital Integration: Champion and support the deployment of digital solutions.

3. Analytics & Collaboration

• Commercial Analytics: Track sales performance, deployment metrics, and opportunity pipeline to proactively identify and mitigate risks or stalled deployments.
• Cross-Functional Partnering: Partner with Product Development and Market Development orgs to align commercial needs with back end roadmaps and resourcing plans.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Commercial, or a related field.1
• Experience: 5+ years in Account Management or Commercial Strategy, with proven experience in B2B technology or apparel solutions.
• Domain 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 Qualifications

• Experience 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 Information

Pay Transparency

The salary range for this position is $82,650- $100,000/ 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Avery Dennison is an equal opportunity employer. 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 any other protected status.

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Pre-employment Screening Notice

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and productive work environment, Avery Dennison requires all final candidates to successfully complete a comprehensive background check and a drug screening. These checks are conducted post-offer and are a condition of employment. All results will be considered in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws.