Avery Dennison (NYSE: AVY) is a global leader in pressure-sensitive and functional materials and labeling solutions for the retail apparel market. The company's applications and technologies are an integral part of products used in every major industry. With operations in more than 50 countries and more than 25,000 employees worldwide, Avery Dennison serves customers in the consumer packaging, graphical display, logistics, apparel, industrial and healthcare industries. Headquartered in Glendale, California, the company reported sales of $6.1 billion in 2016. Learn more at www.averydennison.com

The objective of the Territory Account Manager is to drive profitable revenue initiatives within the Performance Tapes (PT) Division's Central/Midwest territory (Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa, Missouri, Minnesota). You will act as a front-line contact in building strategic relationships primarily engaging target end-users and Converters, along with other value chain influencers; to drive market- and new product- development programs to closure in line with divisional priorities. This position is responsible to increase share within the market by executing top line sales goals, while crafting strong customer alliances as valued promoters of Avery Dennison. The role is a remote position that would allow for remote work from anywhere within the territory outlined above.

What you will be doing:

•           Identify and lead programs to grow the Performance Tapes Business. Generate ideas, complete market analyses, and lead priority commercialization programs with cross-functional teams (Sales, Technical, Finance, Operations, Logistics, Customer Service, etc.).

•           Responsible for all commercial account activities identified within the Central US (Chicago, Minneapolis, and St. Louis)

•           Focus on new business development with targeted end user markets/applications. Grow the Converter base business. Strengthen and renewing relationships in the strategically focused market channel.

•           Represent The Performance Tapes Commercial Catalog to target customers in the region.

•           Competency in sales/commercial development through the entire value chain, including Tier 1 and OEM's. Influencing specifications and end user support for our customer's customer.

•           Accountable to deliver sales consistent with budgeted profit and selling expenses.

•           Uncover and assess true customer needs, while aligning solutions based on value by providing product recommendations, technical support, and problem solving.

•           Report back effectively on competitive intelligence within the region

•           Report ongoing forecast demand as well as unusual fluctuations which may impact service to customers.

•           Lead customer negotiations and the development of long term contracts and supply agreements.

•           Develop a keen understanding of market conditions (e.g., current customers, potential customers, competitors) in assigned territory, and develop a strategy to achieve revenue goals while actively identifying new accounts using screening techniques, referrals, and prospecting to potential customers within territory

Required:

•           B.S in Business, Engineering, or similar field.

•           2-5 years of commercial experience in sales (inside or field), key account management, product management, or marketing.

•           Attested skills in developing sales penetration, and customer growth strategies.

•           Committed pursuit of customer satisfaction. Strong bias to adding new value for customers and growing customer dedication.

•           Strong Teammate. Able to work effectively engaging internal cross functional resources.

•           Excellent oral, written and presentation skills.

•           Excellent financial skills and eye for business.

•           Competencies interacting throughout the value chain, especially with industrial Tier 1 suppliers and OEMs.

•           High energy, self-motivated, goals/results oriented. Able to effectively operate in a remote-from-HQ location.

•           50-70% travel is expected for the position.

Preferred:

•           Pressure Sensitive Tapes or similar technical/industrial background preferred, but not required.

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.