Sales Early Career Program (ECP) Associate

Avery Dennison • Mentor, OH

23h

About The Position

Avery Dennison’s North America Sales Early Career Program is designed to build talent for the organization and serve as a pipeline for future roles. Associates receive experiential on-the-job learning, classroom instruction, and virtual training while developing a foundation in sales and technical product knowledge. The program includes various assignments over 24–30 months. The first 6–9 months are based at the corporate offices in Mentor, Ohio, followed by rotations into sales regions across the East, West, or Midwest. The role requires approximately 60–70% business travel and reliable transportation to and from work.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field.
• Previous sales internship or co-op experience, or relevant work experience.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Sales minor or certificate.
• Experience through student organizations, such as Alpha Kappa Psi, Association of Latino Professionals of America, or Multicultural Business Association.
• Volunteerism or similar activities.

Responsibilities

• Build sales skills and proficiencies and develop technical product knowledge.
• Work cross-functionally to gain business insights and exposure to different aspects of the business.
• Develop skills in pricing, relationship management, negotiation, time management, and strategic business planning.
• Present products and services by communicating their value proposition to potential customers.
• Negotiate deals and finalize sales and transactions.

Benefits

• LGBTQ+ Inclusive Care program to help members find experienced, compassionate healthcare providers.
• 401(k) plan with an automatic contribution of 3% of eligible pay and a matching contribution of 50% on the first 7% of eligible pay contributed.
• 13 paid holidays each year, as determined by local management.
• 100% salary continuation during approved parental leave for biological, adoptive, and/or foster parents.
• Up to 8 weeks of Parental Bonding Leave for new additions to the family.
• Up to 8 weeks of Birth Procedure Recovery Leave for employees undergoing a medical birth procedure, in addition to Parental Bonding Leave.
• Candidates in roles with territory ownership may be eligible to participate in the sales incentive program following their first assignment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level