Client Specialist
Avery Dennison
Company Description
Job Description
Accountable for end to end process management related to designated client development, product development, order management and post order management activities
Intake client program specifications/artwork and process requests via approved/standard workflows
Partner with Design and Tech Sales (Commercial) to build custom account presentations based on client briefs or to support client growth opportunities
Partner with Commercial teams on developing product opportunities to drive key initiatives and achieve sales objectives for assigned accounts
Provide insight into client category and branding strategy. Be able to provide the roadmap on where they play
Delegate data entry tasks
Proactively communicate supply chain issues and provide alternatives
Maintain strong product knowledge - both internal and client specific
Manage client and segment data reporting to maintain relationships with strategic clients based on order revenue and profit targets
Design and constantly improve forms and electronic communication tools
Support pricing escalation with Commercial teams
Maintain in-depth client knowledge
Provide structured client on-boarding (both internal and external)
Perform ongoing client analysis to identify growth opportunities
Provide real-time availability
Coordinate the client experience by engaging appropriate cross-functional groups to reinforce White Glove service concept
Train/Mentor direct reports/team
Conduct physical client visits
Monitor pricing due to inconsistencies
Execute the product development process from client briefing to artwork development, costing/pricing, sampling, and final approval
Remain current on industry trends and product innovations to effectively partner with clients in leveraging Avery Dennison solutions
Collaborate closely with Technical selling on large, complex opportunities as well as new innovation
Responsible for setting development goals for direct reports
Qualifications
Bachelor’s/Master’s degree preferred.
5-8 years client-facing and/or order management experience, preferably in the related industry (e.g., Apparel). Team leadership experience preferred
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Full fluency in Dutch and English
Proactive with strong teamwork skills
Strong understanding of applicable systems, such as Google Suite, relevant ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics), and e-commerce platforms (e.g., Oracle Commerce Cloud).
Excellent client relationship management and customer service skills
Possess training and mentoring experience and skills for team member supervision
Possess project management experience and skills
Strong presentation experience and skills
Ability to develop strategy based on client satisfaction focus
Ability to manage client and segment data reporting to maintain relationships with strategic clients
Knowledge of product lines needed for product development (Product Expert)
Strong problem solving skills (Problem Solver)
Ability to understand and map different processes for working with strategic clients and order management at the specific site (Process Expert)
Strong conflict solving skills
Strong negotiating skills in aligning with both internal and external stakeholders
Team Player
Adapt to client and business requirements
Additional Information
About Avery Dennison
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 $8.8 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.
We're not just a global leader in materials science and branding solutions; we're a team of passionate individuals committed to bringing brands to life and transforming how businesses connect with their customers. Whether through our Embelex platform, empowering creativity with on-product branding, or our Aftermarket solutions, optimizing apparel production and supply chains, we work together to solve complex challenges and create a more sustainable future.
Our vision unites us: Together, we connect the physical and digital to solve some of the world's most complex challenges.
Every voice. Every day! Eight Values. One Team!
We understand diversity and equal opportunities as enrichment for our future-oriented work at Avery Dennison. With us, teams are balanced and diverse. Because each of us is unique, and we appreciate bringing together different personalities and talents.

