About Avery Dennison

Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company that provides branding and information labeling solutions, including pressure-sensitive materials, radio-frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, and a variety of converted products and solutions. The company designs and manufactures a wide range of labeling and functional materials that enhance branded packaging, carry or display information that connects the physical and the digital, and improve customers’ product performance. The company serves an array of industries worldwide, including home and personal care, apparel, e-commerce, logistics, food and grocery, pharmaceuticals and automotive. The company employs approximately 36,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Reported sales in 2022 were $9.0 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

What we can offer you! - Your Role:

Are you a natural sales professional with an innate passion for teamsports? Do you possess a deep understanding of the teamsport market? If this describes you, then we want to hear from you!

We are seeking a highly motivated and driven individual to join our team as a Sales Lead, Teamsport. As a sports enthusiast at heart, you will play a pivotal role in driving sales and promoting our top-of-the-line teamsport products. You'll leverage your industry experience and vast network to connect with sports clubs, federations, and retailers, forging partnerships that will propel us to the top.

Activities may include, but are not limited to the following:

Develop and implement sales strategies:

• Develop and execute a winning sales strategy that drives revenue growth within the teamsport sector.
• Identify market opportunities and potential customers for expansion by monitoring industry trends, competitor activities, and customer preferences.
• Develop and execute plans to penetrate new markets and increase market share.

Customer relationship management:

• Leverage your extensive network to establish and nurture strong relationships with sports clubs, federations, and retailers.
• Conduct regular customer visits to foster relationships and identify new business opportunities.
• Understand customer needs and provide effective solutions to drive customer satisfaction.

Sales forecasting and reporting:

• Using business systems to effectively to analyze sales activities and customer base as well as creating regular sales forecasts and performing an efficient pipeline management
• Monitor sales performance, analyze data, and identify areas for improvement.
• Provide accurate sales forecasts, market insights, and sales pipeline updates.

Cross-functional collaboration:

• Lead the coordination of product development and sampling activities between the customer and our internal teams
• Participate in trade shows, industry events, and conferences to promote the company and its offerings.

What we expect from you! - Your Expertise:

• You have 10+ years of experience in sales, driving strategic accounts.
• Proven experience in sales leadership within the sports industry, with a focus on teamsport, sports federations, and retailers.
• In-Depth knowledge of the sporting goods industry, including market dynamics and trends
• You are skilled in developing sales penetration and growth strategies for your assigned accounts
• You have excellent communication and negotiation skills in Italian and English both spoken and written
• Extensive network and connections in the teamsport ecosystem, enabling you to hit the ground running.

AVERY DENNISON IS EVERYWHERE YOU LOOK:

We not only embrace change… we drive it.  We work hard, push hard, and take brave risks. Our culture is innovative and collaborative - where bold ideas turn into action. We grow strong talent through stretch opportunities only restricted by your interests.  We are committed to workplace diversity for employees and the business. We are a force for good, imbedded in industries and communities worldwide. We are challenging ourselves and others to reach higher and think bigger to improve the quality of all life. Avery Dennison is a great place to work for everyone. We offer:

• Workplace Flexibility,

• Structured learning and development

• Mentoring program

• Competitive total rewards

• Commitment to Sustainability 

At Avery Dennison, we do what we love and we love what we do.

Please let us know if we can support you with reasonable accommodations throughout the application process by contacting our Talent Acquisition team via [email protected]