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

ABOUT YOUR ROLE

• Reporting to the Regional Sales Manager in Retail Branding and Information Solutions, (RBIS) business, this Senior Sales Executive is accountable for the customer interface with Buying Offices in North Asia.  By supporting the implementation of segment based selling strategies and solutions, this role will contribute to our ongoing leadership in the apparel marketplace.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Implement the segment based initiatives and selling strategies across EU Buying Offices
• Identify potential business opportunities and manage initiatives to achieve required business targets
• Build and manage relationship with EU Buying Offices by leading all customer facing activities
• Partner with the Factory Sales team and other internal cross functional teams by sharing market insights and program knowledge within the segment to capture business opportunities and effectively serve our customers
• Communicate and coordinate with regional counterparts to ensure the alignment and execution of the global account strategy
• Support the EU RBO (Retailer Brand Owner) Sales team in the forecasting process and prepare monthly reporting
• Coordinate with internal counterparts to resolve issues from Buying Offices  

WHAT WE WILL BE LOOKING FOR IN YOU:

• 5+ years of sales experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably with Trim / Garment / Softline Testing experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 
• Demonstrated success in achieving business targets
• Good customer needs’ assessment, solution selling and negotiation skill
• Ability to work collaboratively in a complex matrix organization
• Good written and spoken English and Mandarin

EDUCATION:            

Bachelor’s degree required.