Market Development Management, Segment Lead Factory Sourcing in London

In this pivotal role, you will own the end-to-end process of bringing new solutions to market—from validating ROI to aligning global stakeholders. You will maintain operational integrity through robust training and scorecard management, acting as the strategic connective tissue that transforms R&D breakthroughs into commercial victories.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor industry trends, competitor landscapes, and global branding to identify growth areas and inform the Annual Operating Plan (AOP).
• Initiate ROI analyses and long-term opportunity vetting to justify new solutions and market entries.
• Manage regional scorecards to monitor budgets, KPIs, and deployment constraints, ensuring accurate forecasting and quarterly reporting.
• Align solution-selling across key stakeholders (retailers, brands, apparel & footwear factories).
• Partner with commercial leads on pipeline growth.
• Develop end-to-end solution plans and comprehensive sales collateral packs for high-visibility retail and venue environments.
• Own the regional training calendar and educational resources for local commercial and factory teams to ensure seamless solution adoption.
• Collaborate with PLM and R&D to validate new technologies, surfacing Voice of the Customer feedback to drive market-right product development.
• Coordinate with business units to ensure hardware/software synergy and maintain quality standards across net-new installations.
• Cultivate deep working relationships across all levels of customer organizations to drive entrepreneurial speed and global consistency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proven track record in retail operations, business development, or product strategy. Experience in factory solutions and technical selling is highly preferred.
• Demonstrable experience managing global, cross-functional teams and a natural ability to thrive in a fast-paced, intrapreneurial environment.
• Ability to translate complex customer objectives into clear solution requirements and deliver technical product training.
• Strong understanding of finance and ROI analysis to justify business cases and strategic investments.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to self-direct and manage multiple projects under minimal supervision.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to champion projects and influence stakeholders vertically and horizontally across the organization.
• Professional polish in written, verbal, and virtual formats; comfortable leading high-impact selling events.
• Ability to travel frequently and lead impactful virtual or in-person marketing and sales events.

What we offer

• Health & Financial Security: Enjoy Health and Life Insurance, a Cash Health Plan and a Pension.
• Time Off & Flexibility: Benefit from 25 vacation days, plus statutory bank holidays, Parental leave, family-friendly policies, and Flexible working arrangements, including shift working.
• Well-being & Development: Access to our Employee Assistance Program, our Wellbeing Policy, and Individual Development Discussions for your career growth.
• On-site Perks: Take advantage of a Cycle to Work scheme, and a comfortable on-site break area.

We are a global materials science and digital identification solutions company with locations in over 50 countries, and approximately 35,000 employees worldwide. As a science and innovation company, we believe that diverse teams are stronger teams. We are committed to fostering a culture of curiosity and courage, where you can grow your career with a company that has innovation in its DNA. Founded on creating real-world impact to enable a better future, we strive to provide an open, collaborative culture where diversity of thought is encouraged and respected.

Avery Dennison is an equal opportunity employer. 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 any other protected status.