Business Development Manager - Building & Construction
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 24, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 20, 2026. Avery Dennison scores B on the Alion truth index.
Why join Avery Dennison
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. Hear from our employees about what it's like working at Avery Dennison. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.
Benefits
At Avery Dennison, some of the great benefits we provide are:
LGBTQ+ Inclusive Care: Primary and specialty care from a provider with LGBTQ+ experience.
401(k) Plan: You receive an automatic contribution of 3% of eligible pay (even if you contribute $0) plus a matching contribution of 50% on the first 7% of eligible pay you contribute.
Parental Leave: Parental Bonding Leave (up to 8 weeks): You are eligible for Parental Bonding Leave for new additions to your family.
Paid Time Off: We offer a generous vacation program that varies based upon your experience and position within Avery Dennison.
About the role
The objective of the Business Development Manager - Building & Construction is to drive profitable revenue initiatives within the Performance Tapes North America Division. This role acts as the front-line contact in building strategic relationships, primarily engaging direct customer prospects and other value chain influencers to understand needs for new and existing tape applications, markets, and new product-development programs. This position is responsible for delivering lead generation and pipeline growth, while crafting strong customer alliances with valued direct and indirect customers.
Key Responsibilities
Hybrid/On-site position in Painesville, OH with ability to travel up to 50%.
Identify and lead programs to grow Building Construction sales for strategic initiatives, generate campaign ideas, complete market analyses, and lead priority commercialization programs with cross-functional teams.
Understand sub-segment market sizing, trends, and application opportunities for key growth areas, completing Market Opportunity Analyses to align resources and priorities.
Grow the direct and indirect sales to targeted value chain influencers and related direct customers, strengthening relationships in strategically focused market channels.
Provide product recommendations, technical support, and problem solving in sales/commercial development through the entire value chain, primarily in Building and Construction applications.
Uncover and assess true customer needs while identifying new accounts using digital marketing, screening techniques, referrals, and prospecting to potential customers within the territory.
Qualifications
B.S in engineering, marketing or similar field is required.
Validated commercial experience in specification development and commercial sales, key account management, product management, or marketing experience with the Direct Customer channel, with preferred experience in the Building & Construction space.
Pressure Sensitive Tapes background and successful experience working with Direct Customers and converters is required.
Confirmed skills and competencies in developing sales penetration, and customer growth strategies throughout the value chain with a passionate pursuit of customer happiness.
Strong ability to work effectively engaging internal cross-functional resources for the marketing of technical industrial products from new product development to commercialization.
Pay Transparency
The salary range for this position is $102,225 - $152,000 / year.
The hiring base salary range above represents what Avery Dennison reasonably expects to pay for this position as of the date of this posting. Actual salaries will vary within the range, and in some circumstances may be above or below the range, based on various factors including but not limited to a candidate’s relevant skills, experience, education and training, and location, as well as the job scope and complexity, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel required for the position, which may change depending on the candidate pool. Avery Dennison reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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.
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Pre-employment Screening Notice
As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and productive work environment, Avery Dennison requires all final candidates to successfully complete a comprehensive background check and a drug screening. These checks are conducted post-offer and are a condition of employment. All results will be considered in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws.