Avery Dennison - Business Development Manager - Govt Relations

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 $8.8 billion.

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AVERY DENNISON IS PROUD TO BE CERTIFIED GREAT PLACE TO WORK IN AUSTRALIA, CHINA, INDIA, JAPAN, SINGAPORE, MALAYSIA, THAILAND, AND VIETNAM, AND RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF THE BEST COMPANIES TO WORK FOR IN ASIA IN GREATER CHINA AND VIETNAM.

Job Description : Job Summary :

Avery Dennison is seeking a visionary and influential Manager to lead our strategic initiatives within the infrastructure sector. This is a pivotal role that goes beyond traditional government relations; it is about actively creating business opportunities by transforming innovative ideas into tangible projects.

The ideal candidate will possess the unique ability to conceptualize safety solutions, influence policy and tender specifications, and drive the entire pre-tender process from ideation to project definition. You will be instrumental in shaping the future of road and rail safety by embedding Avery Dennison's advanced retroreflective technology into the core of national infrastructure development.

Key Project Conceptualization : Proactively identify infrastructure challenges and conceptualize innovative projects and solutions using Avery Dennison's retroreflective portfolio.

• Enabling Tender Specifications : Work consultatively with government bodies, public sector undertakings, and engineering consultants to enable advanced tender specifications with high-efficacy materials of global standards.
• Strategic Government Engagement : Build and nurture high-level relationships with key decision-makers in ministries and departments responsible for roads, highways, railways, and urban infrastructure to understand their critical needs and drive a collaborative work environment.
• Transforming Ideas into Action : Develop and present compelling project proposals and pilot programs to government authorities, demonstrating the value and impact of our solutions to secure buy-in and convert concepts into specified projects.
• Policy Shaping : Act as a thought leader and advocate for enhanced safety standards, representing Avery Dennison at policy-making forums and technical committees to drive positive changes in national safety regulations.
• Opportunity Creation : Drive brand visibility and create industry pull by leading participation in relevant Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) events, public safety campaigns, and technical seminars.
• Cross-Functional Leadership : Liaise with internal technical, marketing, and commercial teams to ensure that the solutions being proposed are viable, scalable, and aligned with our business strategy.

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Additional 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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