Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science company specializing in the design and manufacture of a wide variety of labeling and functional materials. The company’s products, which are used in nearly every major industry, include pressure-sensitive materials for labels and graphic applications; tapes and other bonding solutions for industrial, medical, and retail applications; tags, labels and embellishments for apparel; and radio frequency identification (RFID) solutions serving retail apparel and other markets. Headquartered in Glendale, California, the company employed more than 32,000 employees in more than 50 countries in 2020. Reported sales in 2020 were $7.0 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

Are you passionate about adding value to customer as well as organization by unveiling hidden needs and opportunities? And curious to learn everything it takes to become a successful Sales professional? Join the Sales stream of our 2-year-rotational European Graduate Program now!

As an Associate within this program, you will rotate through different assignments within the Sales Function, developing all the commercial skills and techniques needed to succeed. Being exposed to assignments within our Customer Service, Sales and Technical Sales Teams with real, hands-on responsibilities integral to our business will ensure that you have the opportunity to develop and make your mark delivering world-class products, solutions and services to markets, customers and other stakeholders.

Your tasks may include activities such as:

• Support our Customer Service and Sales Teams in all aspects of Customer Management (pricing, relationship management, time management, strategic business planning).
• Development of new sales opportunities within own customer base by providing expertise and guidance to the customer around optimal products and applications
• Support our Sales Excellence Team and lead key Sales initiatives in order to achieve strategic business targets linking to e.g. Customer Centricity, Sustainability etc.

While you are on this exciting journey, you will receive plenty of support along the way. Our Mentoring Program, combined with a concentrated blend of experiential on-the-job learning, classroom and online training will enable you to build your skills and transition from college to the corporate workplace, leveraging strengths and defining your career path.

What we expect from you!

• University Degree (Bachelor / Master) in a relevant Business / Science / Engineering field 
• First relevant practical experience (e.g. internships, project work), preferably in an international manufacturing environment
• A good level of English
• Strong interest to dive into and understand the chemistry behind our products, applications and technical developments
• Willingness to relocate into different projects and locations across Europe during the program

We are looking for agile problem-solvers who enjoy working in a dynamic and collaborative environment, and who are striving to make a difference by contributing their own strengths and ideas. 

Applying for European Graduate Program means going all out for an exciting, dynamic and multi-faceted opportunity that offers new challenges each day. Ready to take on the challenge? If so, apply online now for the next program start date on 1st of October 2022!

Please be aware that for the European Graduate Program, an unlimited EU Work Permit is required!

Avery Dennison is a great place to work for everyone - just click here to get to know us better: Life at Avery Dennison

 We offer:

• Relocation Support
• Structured Training Curriculum
• Mentoring Program

More details around the program and the application process can be found here.

We understand diversity and equal opportunities as enrichment for our future-oriented work at Avery Dennison. With us, teams are balanced and diverse. Because each of us is unique, and we appreciate bringing together different personalities and talents.  

Avery Dennison is an equal opportunity employer. You are interested in knowing more about our Diversity & Inclusion approach? Click here to learn more!

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