Avery Dennison is hiring a

Product Manager – Sub Saharan Africa

Gurugram, India
Full-Time

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:
● Develop appropriate product portfolio strategy for your markets and ensure alignment with regional & global
product strategy.
● Build and manage the product portfolio along with required service programs. Rationalize/simplify portfolio
working closely with the Sales, R&D, procurement, Supply Chain and Operations teams where appropriate.
● Gather market insights through sales & business development teams and convert them into new portfolio
introductions. Continuously work on the portfolio to ensure it is relevant to the market needs by launching new
products and eliminating/ modifying the existing ones.
● Drive Innovation and Sustainability as key agenda for the product portfolio, in line with regional and global
strategy.
● Have a strong understanding of product costing and drive cost improvement in enhancing competitive
positioning in the marketplace.
● Map out key competitors’ product portfolio, conduct research & benchmarking studies to develop a deep
understanding of their market position.
● Develop a compelling value proposition for the products and work closely with the Marcom team to develop
Commercial Messaging packages including Collaterals, Selling Tools, Product Services Guide & Standardized
Product Data Sheets for local products & ensure alignment with regional guidelines.
● Manage product mix at the country level to maximize profitability.
● Own the training of local sales & business development teams for the Regional Initiatives & Preferred Product
Portfolio.
● Manage & Mentor team members.

WHAT WE WILL BE LOOKING FOR IN YOU:
● Bachelor’s degree in Science or Marketing or related disciplines. Post graduate in marketing preferred.
● 10 years + of experience in Product Management & Portfolio Management.
● Experience in working with regional and global teams spread across different geographies.
● Competency and track record of leading cross functional and cross geography teams to lead and deliver on
complex projects.
● Experience in product development and commercialization processes and working with R&D teams.
● Strong teamwork and relationship building skills.
● Excellent written, verbal communication and presentation skills.
● Strong analytical skills combined with financial acumen.
● Strong teamwork and relationship building skills.
● Advanced Excel Skills.

AVERY DENNISON IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER

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 other protected status. EEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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