Account Executive

Company Description

Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company. We are Making Possible™ products and solutions that help advance the industries we serve, providing branding and information solutions that optimize labor and supply chain efficiency, reduce waste, advance sustainability, circularity and transparency, and better connect brands and consumers. We design and develop labeling and functional materials, radio frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, software applications that connect the physical and digital, and offerings that enhance branded packaging and carry or display information that improves the customer experience. Serving 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 2024 were $8.8 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

Job Description

The Account Executive is primarily responsible for penetrating Retail and CPG shopper marketing teams driving budget shift towards the deployment of Vestcom Media Solutions (VMS) products and services. The ideal candidate is a results-oriented sales associate with a proven track record of driving profitable top line revenue growth through consultative selling with 3-5 years of recent experience in the CPG or Retail industry. Possessing the diverse skill set of being able to engage both Retailer and CPG clients, while also comfortable selling at the ground level, this individual brings an expertise of Retail and CPG organizational dynamics, knowledge about their Marketing, Merchandising, and Operations strategies and processes, as well as an established network of client contacts within the industry (e.g. Ahold Delhaize USA, Wakefern). This role requires creativity, initiative, analytical skills, and the ability to sell and negotiate a differentiated in-store media solution. Success will require the deployment of innovative business strategies that result in closing key opportunities at assigned accounts, with focus on revenue growth and client expansion.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Penetrate and develop high level customer relationships with senior leadership across assigned accounts
• Call on various functional groups (Trade Marketing, Shopper Marketing, etc.) at clients to secure support for Vestcom Media Solutions.
• Ability to confidently deliver the Vestcom shelf edge value proposition and be able to influence clients through a strong working knowledge of our solutions, products, and services
• Must have strong analytical skills and the ability to understand key retailer and CPG measurement criteria on both topline and bottom-line metrics
• Possess exceptional listening skills and ability to apply creative problem-solving abilities
• Comfortable with carrying individual quota more than $2M
• Own prospecting approaches and develop presentations and proposals that position VMS as a winning media value proposition
• Manage sales pipeline and deliver consistent close rates to achieve sales goals
• Provide detailed and accurate sales forecasting utilizing existing CRM tool
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail that delivers execution with excellence for the assigned clients and their campaigns
• Work cross functionally with members of the creative, product delivery and accounting teams to support the sales process
• Ensures compliance with internal policies, procedures and internal controls in accordance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act 2002 Section 404.

Qualifications

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing or related field required. Master’s degree a plus
• At least 3-5 years sales experience working for either a leading Retailer, CPG or a large marketing services solution provider is required
• Experience in consultative data driven selling
• Proven track record of successfully developing and deploying go to market sales strategy
• Proficiency with negotiation, conflict management, account management, account penetration, strategic selling, category management, sales forecasting, and leading-edge sales strategies
• Self-starter with the ability to manage up and down - Hunter first mentality and team mentor
• Excellent analytical and oral, interpersonal, and written communication skills
• Ability to embody and reflect Vestcom’s core values

Additional Requirements

• This is a full-time role. Can work from home, but also may be required to work out of nearby Vestcom Sales offices, as well as client locations around the country.
• Travel to other geographies may be required up to 10% of time.
• All Vestcom employees are expected to produce our products in a manner that exceeds the quality and value expectation of our customers.
• All Vestcom employees are expected to perform any assignment or job task according to the stated safety policies and procedures.
• All Vestcom employees are expected to comply with Vestcom policies concerning maintaining a drug free workplace

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Management Disclaimer

Vestcom’s Management reserves the right to revise, change or modify the duties and responsibilities of this position at any time to meet business and organizational needs. This position description may not list all duties for this position. The incumbent in the position may be asked to perform other duties. This position description is not a contract for employment and either the incumbent or Vestcom may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.

Additional Information

The salary range for this position is $85,125 - $113,500 / year.

The hiring [base salary / wage rate] range above represents what Avery Dennison reasonably expects to pay for this position as of the date of this posting. Actual salaries will vary within the range, and in some circumstances may be above or below the range, based on various factors including but not limited to a candidate’s relevant skills, experience, education and training, and location, as well as the job scope and complexity, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel required for the position, which may change depending on the candidate pool. Experienced Avery Dennison employees who are interested in this position and have questions regarding how the hiring range listed above may apply to them should contact their HR representative. Avery Dennison reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

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.

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