Senior NA Strategic IL Account Manager

Avery Dennison; Mentor (OH); Remote; USD 82,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive healthcare

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Avery Dennison is seeking a Senior NA Strategic IL Account Manager to lead RFID-focused global accounts headquartered in North America and drive loyalty and growth. You will manage senior-level relationships, collaborate across Global IL, NA Materials, and Solutions Group, and leverage the full Avery Dennison portfolio to maximize share.

The role requires strong RFID technical acumen, multi-year strategic planning, and the ability to navigate a matrixed organization.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of RFID sales and/or business development experience.
• Experience with System Integrators, Service Bureaus, converters, and end-user ecosystems preferred.
• Expertise in complex negotiations and value-based selling to drive growth.

Responsibilities

• Achieve growth targets and expand market share within IL Focused Key Accounts.
• Identify high-value opportunities to build a robust RFID pipeline.
• Cultivate C-suite relationships to position Avery Dennison as a strategic partner.
• Lead complex commercial negotiations and high-stakes business reviews.
• Collaborate with Marketing, PLM, and Market Development teams to maximize program revenue.

Skills

RFID sales

Strategic account management

Value-based selling

C-suite relationships

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

We are a global materials science and digital identification solutions company with locations in over 50 countries, and approximately 35,000 employees worldwide. As a science and innovation company, we believe that diverse teams are stronger teams. We are committed to fostering a culture of curiosity and courage, where you can grow your career with a company that has innovation in its DNA. Founded on creating real-world impact to enable a better future, we strive to provide an open, collaborative culture where diversity of thought is encouraged and respected. Hear from our employees about what it's like working at Avery Dennison. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

At Avery Dennison, some of the great benefits we provide are:

Inclusive Healthcare Support: Using the Find Care tool on the Sydney Health app, you can search for a behavioral health professional who has experience with LGBTQ+ issues.

Comprehensive Healthcare: Avery Dennison offers healthcare and insurance options to support you and your family based on your personal needs.

Retirement Savings: You receive an automatic contribution of 3% of eligible pay (even if you contribute $0) plus a matching contribution of 50% on the first 7% of eligible pay you contribute.

Paid Time Off: We offer a generous vacation program that varies based upon your experience and position within Avery Dennison.

Why join Avery Dennison:

We are a global materials science and digital identification solutions company with locations in over 50 countries, and approximately 35,000 employees worldwide. As a science and innovation company, we believe that diverse teams are stronger teams. We are committed to fostering a culture of curiosity and courage, where you can grow your career with a company that has innovation in its DNA. Founded on creating real-world impact to enable a better future, we strive to provide an open, collaborative culture where diversity of thought is encouraged and respected. Hear from our employees about what it's like working at Avery Dennison. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

Benefits:

• Inclusive Healthcare Support: Using the Find Care tool on the Sydney Health app, you can search for a behavioral health professional who has experience with LGBTQ+ issues.
• Comprehensive Healthcare: Avery Dennison offers healthcare and insurance options to support you and your family based on your personal needs.
• Retirement Savings: You receive an automatic contribution of 3% of eligible pay (even if you contribute $0) plus a matching contribution of 50% on the first 7% of eligible pay you contribute.
• Paid Time Off: We offer a generous vacation program that varies based upon your experience and position within Avery Dennison.

Job Description

About the role:

The Senior NA Strategic IL Account Manager is responsible for managing Strategic Global RFID channel accounts headquartered in North America, including maintaining strategic senior-level business relationships to help drive increased Avery Dennison loyalty and collaboration resulting in increased global share and RFID inlay sales growth. As a key team member within the Global IL channel organization, this role is accountable for ensuring all North America-based growth programs established with these Global IL accounts are seamlessly managed and executed. This position requires strong RFID technical acumen and close collaboration across the Global Retail, NA Materials, and Solutions Group teams to leverage Avery Dennison's full value and growth potential at these Global IL accounts.

Key Responsibilities:

This is a remote position.

• Achieve growth targets and expand market share within assigned IL Focused Key Accounts through direct account management, leveraging Avery Dennison's complete portfolio (RFID & Materials) to maximize share and account stickiness while executing multi-year commercial strategies.
• Identify and pursue high-value business opportunities to ensure a robust RFID pipeline, driving sales excellence through the adoption of standardized tools, processes, and value-selling methodologies.
• Cultivate C-suite relationships across defined Key Accounts to solidify Avery Dennison as a preferred strategic partner and unlock new growth vectors through the AD Link Partner Program.
• Lead complex commercial negotiations and high-stakes business reviews, ensuring profitable growth, long-term customer retention, and maximum account value.
• Collaborate with Marketing, PLM, and Direct Segment Market Development teams to position compelling RFID value propositions, align global growth strategies, and maximize program-related revenue growth.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of RFID sales and/or business development experience with a proven track record of exceeding individual commercial targets.
• Deep understanding of Intelligent Labels (RFID) technology and use cases, with experience working with System Integrators (SIs), Service Bureaus, converters, and end-user ecosystems highly preferred.
• Expertise in complex negotiations, value-based selling, and translating technical/product innovation into commercial growth strategies.
• Demonstrated success in owning revenue responsibilities, including developing go-to-market strategies that drive profitable growth and market share capture.
• Exceptional ability to navigate and influence within a matrixed environment, strong interpersonal skills to cultivate C-suite relationships, and proven success collaborating with cross-functional peers.

Additional Information:

Pay Transparency:

The salary range for this position is $82,000 - $123,200 / 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.