Company Description

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.

Job Description

What we are looking for

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). 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.

What you will be doing

The primary role and responsibility of this Early Career Program associate will be dependent on business needs, and the ECP associates development areas. However, during the program, you may experience the following opportunities:

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

Relationship building: Establishing and maintaining positive relationships with customers

Meeting sales targets: Contributing to overall sales goals and revenue generation

CRM management:  Keeping accurate records of customer interactions and sales activities

What sets us apart

Avery Dennison’s Early Career Program (ECP) is unlike any other with its emphasis on networking, community and support. From Day 1, networking is encouraged, promoted and expected within the program. As you are on-boarded with other ECP associates from the various tracks, you quickly develop a community with new, current, and recently graduated associates all committed to make sure you have what it takes to succeed.

A core component of the curriculum is the mentoring program. Paired with a leader within the organization, the program focuses on the transition from college to corporate, leveraging strengths and defining your career path.

In addition as an organization that values diversity and inclusion, we encourage our associates to take an active role in our Employee Resource Groups(ERG’s). ERG’s are a group of employees that help advance and promote diversity, cultural awareness and an inclusive work environment. Some of our ERG’s are Black Employee Resource Group (BERG), Elevate(Woman’s), NEO Chinese Association, Unite(LGBT+), Veteran Employee Resource Group (VERG) and Voz Latina.

Qualifications

What you will need to bring to the program

Avery Dennison has a long history of being an industry leader. Your history is important to us. It should include the following:

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, or related field required with Sales minor or certificate a plus. Expected graduation date should be December 2025  (to start in January 2026) or May 2026 (to start in June 2026)

Experiences 

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

Travel

Ability to travel up to 10 percent of the time

*Must have reliable transportation to and from work

*Sponsorship is not available now or in the future

Avery Dennison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

Avery Dennison is a global leader in labeling and packaging materials and solutions. The company’s applications and technologies are an integral part of products used in every major market and industry. With operations in more than 50 countries and 30,000 employees worldwide, Avery Dennison serves customers with insights and innovations that help make brands more inspiring and the world more intelligent.

Additional Information

The salary for this position is $60,000/year. 

The salary 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 Statement

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 other protected status. EEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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