Company 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, 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 2024 were $ billion. Learn more at .
Avery Dennison is an equal opportunity employer
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Job Description
We're seeking an Application & Technical Service Manager to lead, develop, and mentor our Application Engineer team in the specialty tapes sector. This role ensures top-tier customer technical support, fostering strong relationships and driving proactive solutions. You'll be crucial in advancing new business opportunities by collaborating with Sales, R&D, and Marketing, directly impacting business growth and overseeing all technical training initiatives.
What You'll Do:
1. Lead and develop a team of Application & Technical Service Engineers.
2. Oversee all technical support activities and complex issue resolution.
3. Guide the team in building strong customer relationships.
4. Drive business growth by partnering with Sales on technical pipeline conversion.
5. Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, Marketing, Sales, and Operations.
6. Manage technical and product training programs for internal and external stakeholders.
7. Effectively manage team resources and project prioritization.
8. Travel periodically (up to 25-30% weekly).
Qualifications
9. Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) in a relevant scientific or engineering field.
10. 5+ years technical experience (adhesives, coatings, tapes industries ideal).
11. 3+ years leadership experience managing customer-facing technical teams.
12. Proven ability to manage customer relationships and drive growth.
13. Strong leadership, business acumen, communication, and problem-solving skills.
14. English fluency; French, Dutch, or German a plus.
Additional Information
We not only embrace change… we drive it. We work hard, push hard, and take brave risks. Our culture is innovative and collaborative - where bold ideas turn into action. We grow strong talent through stretch opportunities only restricted by your interests. We are committed to workplace diversity, both for employees and for the business. We are a force for good, embedded in industries and communities worldwide. We are challenging ourselves and others to reach higher and think bigger to improve the quality of all life. Avery Dennison is a great place to work for everyone. We offer:
15. Work hours flexibility
16. International environment
17. A growing team with good spirit
18. Competitive total rewards
Avery Dennison is an equal opportunity employer. If you are interested in knowing more about our Diversity & Inclusion approach, please go to