Sales Early Career Program (ECP) Associate

Avery Dennison Corporation; Mentor, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGBTQ+ Inclusive Care

401(k) Retirement Savings

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Avery Dennison Corporation in Mentor, OH offers the Sales Early Career Program (SECP) to develop future sales leaders through on-the-job learning and formal training over 24–30 months, with initial 6–9 months in Mentor followed by regional rotations across the East, West, or Midwest.

The program emphasizes building core skills in pricing, relationship management, negotiation, time management and strategic planning, plus cross-functional exposure and potential growth within a global materials

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field required; Sales minor or certificate is a plus.
• Previous sales internship or co-op experience required or relevant work experience.
• Volunteerism or similar activities.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from work.
• Work sponsorship is not available now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Gain a strong sales foundation and develop product knowledge.
• Work cross-functionally to gain business insights and exposure to various aspects of the business.
• Develop skills in pricing, relationship management, negotiation, time management, and strategic business planning.
• Present products/services and effectively communicating the value proposition to potential customers.
• Close sales and negotiate deals to finalize transactions.

Skills

Sales internship experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business

Job description

Sales Early Career Program (ECP) Associate

• Full-time

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 and mitigate loss, 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 nearly 60 countries. Our reported sales in 2025 were $8.9 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

At Avery Dennison, some of the great benefits we provide are:

• LGBTQ+ Inclusive Care: Part of living a healthy life is finding a doctor you trust. To make this easier for our members who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+), Anthem is introducing Inclusive Care. This no-cost program helps you find doctors who will treat you with dignity and respect and who are experienced in providing compassionate, high- quality LGBTQ+ healthcare.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings: Avery Dennison supports your retirement readiness financially through company contributions to the 401(k) Plan. We encourage you to save as much as possible to meet your goals. You receive an automatic contribution of 3% of eligible pay (even if you contribute $0) plus a matching contribution of 50% on the first 7% of eligible pay you contribute.
• Paid Time Off: You receive 13 paid holidays each year as determined by local management.
• Paid Parental Leave: Your salary is 100% paid during your approved parental leave of absence as a biological, adoptive, and/or foster parent. Parental Bonding Leave (up to 8 weeks): You are eligible for Parental Bonding Leave for new additions to your family. Birth Procedure Recovery Leave (up to 8 weeks): If you undergo a medical birth procedure, you are also eligible for the Birth Procedure Recovery Leave in addition to Parental Bonding Leave.

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
• 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.

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.

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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.