Sales Early Career Program (ECP) Associate

About the role: Avery Dennison’s North America Sales Early Career Program (SECP) has a single business focus to build talent for our world class organization. With a concentrated blend of experiential on-the-job learning and classroom and virtual training, the SECP serves as the talent pipeline for roles throughout the organization. We are seeking dynamic and agile individuals eager for a lifelong career in sales to join our Sales Early Career Program. SECP Associates will gain in-depth exposure through various assignments over 24-30 months. The initial 6-9 months will be spent in our Corporate offices in Mentor, OH, followed by rotations into sales regions across the East, West, or Mid-West. Key Responsibilities: Gain a strong sales foundation: Sales Associates will craft the key skills and proficiencies needed to thrive in the sales industry & develop technical product knowledge Work cross-functionally to gain business insights and be exposed to various aspects of the business Develop key skills: Build skills in areas such as pricing, relationship management, negotiation, time management, and strategic business planning Presenting products/services: Effectively communicating the value proposition to potential customers Closing sales: Negotiating deals and finalizing sales and transaction Bachelor’s Degree in Business, or related field required with Sales minor or certificate a plus. Previous sales internship or co-op experience required or relevant work experience Experience via student organizations, such as Alpha Kappa Psi, Association of Latino Professionals of America, Multicultural Business Association, etc. Volunteerism or similar activities Must have reliable transportation to and from work Ability and willingness to travel approximately 60–70% for business. Work sponsorship is not available now or in the future The salary for this position is $64,000/year. The salary above represents what Avery Dennison reasonably expects to pay for this position as of the date of this posting. Avery Dennison reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law. For roles with territory ownership, candidates may be eligible to participate in the sales incentive program following their first assignment. 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. Reasonable Accommodations Notice: If you require accommodations to view or apply for a job, alternative methods are available to submit an application. Please contact (440) 534-6000 or NA.TA.Operations@averydennison.com to discuss reasonable accommodations. Identity Verification Notice: To maintain the integrity of our hiring process and protect our candidates from identity fraud, we require video and/or in-person interviews. As part of this verification, we may also ask you to take a brief photo. This image is used exclusively to ensure identity consistency and will be permanently deleted once the hiring process concludes. 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.