Description

ABOUT YOUR ROLE:

We are seeking a dynamic, self-driven, and detail-oriented Associate Brand Manager to play a crucial role in enhancing our brand's impact in the apparel industry. As an Associate Brand Manager, you will leverage your knowledge, creativity, and strategic mindset to drive business growth and customer satisfaction. This role requires an individual capable of leading complex project management, defining new program requirements, managing end-to-end sales processes, and maintaining customer relationships.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Understand and influence customer's business model and objectives to ensure their success.

• Oversee and manage the product development process from customer briefing to final approval, deployment, and order acceptance.

• Oversee the end-to-end sales process, including inventory reports, customer sales reports, and product development trackers using digital systems and processes (Oracle SalesCloud, Oracle Commerce Cloud, Eloqua, pricing, and product specification tooling).

• Develop and present global price proposals and escalate price approval in competitive bidding processes.

• Resolve complex order, quality, or deployment issues to ensure high levels of client satisfaction.

•  Maintain and strengthen customer relationships by answering questions and providing detailed information about our services.

• Strong experience and proficiency in prospecting, social selling, and customer outreach.

• Participate in store audits, lead customer meetings, and maintain account planners.

• Stay up-to-date on industry trends and product innovations.

•  Collaborate across different teams to support sales growth and product development initiatives.

•  Acting as a point of escalation and source of guidance.

Qualifications

WHAT WE WILL BE LOOKING FOR IN YOU:

• Bachelor’s degree  in business management, sales, or related field. 

• Minimum 3 years of experience in the apparel industry, product management, or related roles.

• Business level language skill (verbal and written) in Japanese and English

• Proven customer service, communication, and presentation skills.

• Demonstrated ability to lead multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.

• Proficiency in technical and digital skills, including use of Google Suite, ERP (Oracle preferred), pricing tools, product/customer databases.

• Strong data analytics skillset to drive decision-making; comfortable with quantitative analysis and storytelling using data.

• Adapt at building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and partners.

• Flexible attitude with an eagerness to learn, grow, and take on new responsibilities within a global Fortune 500 organization.

Additional Info

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Company Description

Avery Dennison (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and manufacturing company specializing in the design and manufacture of a wide variety of labeling and functional materials. The company’s products, which are used in nearly every major industry, include pressure-sensitive materials for labels and graphic applications; tapes and other bonding solutions for industrial, medical and retail applications; tags, labels and embellishments for apparel; and radio frequency identification (RFID) solutions serving retail apparel and other markets. Headquartered in Menter, Ohio, USA, the company employs 34,000+ employees in more than 50 countries. Reported sales in 2024 were $8.8 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.