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 is designed to build talent for the company and serve as a pipeline for roles throughout the organization. Through a combination of experiential on-the-job learning, classroom instruction, and virtual training, Associates gain broad business and sales exposure over 24–30 months. The first 6–9 months are based in the corporate offices in Mentor, Ohio, followed by rotations in sales regions across the East, West, or Midwest. The role is suited to dynamic, agile individuals seeking a long-term career in sales and requires approximately 60–70% business travel.

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

• 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 foundation in sales, including the key skills and proficiencies needed to succeed in the industry.
• Build 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 effectively 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 at no cost.
• 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.
• Paid parental leave at 100% salary during approved leave for biological, adoptive, and/or foster parents.
• Parental Bonding Leave of up to 8 weeks.
• Birth Procedure Recovery Leave of up to 8 weeks, in addition to Parental Bonding Leave.

What This Job Offers

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