Sales specialist

Company Description

ABOUT AVERY DENNISON CORPORATION

Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company that provides a wide range of branding and information solutions that optimize labor and supply chain efficiency, reduce waste, advance sustainability, circularity, and transparency, and better connect brands and consumers. Our products and solutions include labeling and functional materials, radio frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, software applications that connect the physical and digital, and a variety of products and solutions that enhance branded packaging and carry or display information that improves the customer experience. Serving an array of 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 more than 50 countries. Our reported sales in 2023 were $8.4 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

• AVERY DENNISON IS PROUD TO BE CERTIFIED GREAT PLACE TO WORK IN AUSTRALIA, CHINA, INDIA, JAPAN, SINGAPORE, MALAYSIA, THAILAND, AND VIETNAM, AND RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF THE BEST COMPANIES TO WORK FOR IN ASIA IN GREATER CHINA AND VIETNAM.

Job Description

Job Description (Job Summary + Job Responsibilities)

* Responsible for setting up revenues and channel network by achieving sales objectives through adding new accounts.

* Develop a thorough understanding of market conditions (e.g., current customers, potential customers, competitors) in assigned territory, and develop a strategy to achieve revenue goals.

* Proactively identify new business partners using screening techniques, referrals, and prospecting to potential customers within territory.

* Uncover and assess customer needs and develop and execute Value Proposition

* Provide product recommendations, samples, technical support & training , pricing and service information on demand.

* Establish pricing programs and strategies. Secure optimum product positioning within target accounts.

* Effective working with various Support functions - SC

(Forecasting sales and ensuring material availability), Finance (Collections and profitability) CS (Ensuring smooth material deliveries).

* Look for opportunities wrt existing product range (for OEMs/ Private sector/ Emergency Services)

* Prepare periodic sales/ project reports as per the requirements.

* Maintain a sales and activity tracker.

* Responsible for creating/ renewing effective sales agreements. Work on quarterly/ yearly rebate schemes.

* Present to the various govt agencies to spec in Avery Dennison product. To be able to respond to tech queries with ease.

* Work with the key stakeholders in the industry - Client/ Contractor/ Consultant/ Convertor in order to increase sales and improve brand image.

* Work with the Marketing organization to devise marketing strategies, programs, local collaterals etc

* Present the organization at various forums leading to strong networking.

* Collaborate with business partners for exhibiting during exhibitions/ other events.

KEY METRICS

* Achievement of sales, collection and profitability targets

* Technical support & training on regular intervals

* Business from new accounts.

* Product Mix having a +ve impact on profitability

* Timely Feedback from Customers & handling customer technical queries 

* Presence in all team meetings, conference calls

* Meeting deadlines - internal (reports, material ordering etc) . and external (responding to customer queries, addressing tech issues etc)

* Enhance and present to customers value proposition, generate opportunities, incorporate specifications in Tenders and subsequently lead to sales closures

Qualifications

Qualifications

WHAT WE WILL BE LOOKING FOR IN YOU:

* Bachelor's degree in Engineering / science preferred

* 10-12 years related experience. B2B preferred.

* Experience in dealing with Govt. is preferred.

* Experience working in Infrastructure, Road Sector and Ancillary Industries preferred

* Traveling -10- 15 days in a month (including International as required)

* Skills:- Technical know how, Product launch, Selling, Negotiations, Leadership, Profitability calculations, Strong personal relationships

* Aptitude:- Outgoing, Hard working, Sincere, Action oriented

* Excellent communication and writing skills.

* Language - English, MarathiPreferred local language

* Excellent analytical, research and report writing skills.

* Excellent multi-tasking skills.

* Project Management Skills

* Strong presentation skills and persuasiveness.

* Planning & Time management

* Collaborate with other functions - Excellent team player

Additional Information

AVERY DENNISON IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER

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.