Sales Early Career Program (ECP) Associate

Avery Dennison • Mentor, OH

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About The Position

Avery Dennison’s North America Sales Early Career Program develops talent for the organization through experiential on-the-job learning, classroom and virtual training. Associates receive in-depth exposure through various assignments over 24–30 months. The initial 6–9 months are based in the company’s corporate offices in Mentor, Ohio, followed by rotations in sales regions across the East, West, or Midwest. The program is intended for dynamic, agile individuals pursuing a long-term career in sales.

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.
• Work sponsorship is not available now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• A 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

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

Benefits

• LGBTQ+ Inclusive Care program to help members find experienced, compassionate healthcare providers at no cost.
• 401(k) plan with an automatic company contribution of 3% of eligible pay and a 50% matching contribution on the first 7% of eligible pay contributed by the employee.
• 13 paid holidays each year, as determined by local management.
• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary during approved leave, including up to 8 weeks of Parental Bonding Leave and, following a medical birth procedure, up to 8 weeks of Birth Procedure Recovery Leave.

What This Job Offers

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