Job Description
The Opportunity
This is a versatile and dynamic home-based role for a professional who thrives at the intersection of technical expertise and commercial growth. As our new Technical Sales Specialist for the UK South, you will be a key member of our high-performing team, reporting to the Technical Sales Manager based in Cramlington.
Your mission is twofold: to be the trusted technical advisor for our customers in the printing and converting industry, while also assuming commercial and sales responsibilities for a portion of your client portfolio. You will be the face of Avery Dennison, building strong partnerships, solving complex technical challenges, and proactively driving business growth across your territory. This is an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated individual to make a tangible impact in a multi-faceted and rewarding role.
What You Will Do - Your Key Responsibilities
* Technical Consultancy & Problem Solving: Serve as the primary technical point of contact for customers. Analyse, troubleshoot, and rapidly resolve client issues related to product performance, printing processes, adhesives, conversion, and label application.
* Commercial Growth & Sales Management: Take ownership of the commercial and sales responsibilities for designated customer accounts. Proactively identify new business opportunities, develop strategic account plans, and drive revenue growth to meet and exceed targets.
* Customer Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with key stakeholders, from technical operators to senior management, establishing yourself as a credible and indispensable partner.
* Product Expertise & Training: Become an expert on the Avery Dennison product portfolio. Champion our new products, applications, and technical developments by conducting compelling demonstrations and training sessions at customer sites.
* Market Intelligence: Act as a vital link between the customer and our internal teams. Gather and feedback market insights, customer needs, and competitive intelligence to influence future product development and sales strategy.
Qualifications
What we expect from you! - Your Expertise:
* University Degree or equivalent
* Previous work experience of 3+ years in a technical support, research and development or (technical) sales position within a manufacturing organisation is important
* Experience in printing, converting, and/or packaging/labeling technology market, as well as knowledge of label / packaging industry, printing technologies and/or labeling solutions is beneficial
* Creativity and innovation, entrepreneurial spirit for growing a sustainable business to set your career at Avery Dennison
* Valid driving license
Additional Information
Location: Cramlington
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
What we can offer:
* Competitive Compensation: A competitive salary, bonus opportunity, and a company car.
* Excellent Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, Private Medical Insurance, a health benefit cash plan, and life assurance (4x basic salary).
* Financial Wellbeing: A generous pension scheme with up to 10% employer contributions.
* Support & Development: A structured learning and development programme, a mentoring scheme, and an Employee Assistance Programme including life & legal advice.
* Inclusive Culture: A welcoming, international team environment with a great spirit. We celebrate our values through events like International Women’s Day, Earth Day, and our active Employee Resource Groups (EmpoWer, Mental Health, Unite).
Who we are! - Our Story:
Every voice. Every day! Eight Values. One Team!
Being open to every voice, every day, brings our value of diversity to life and makes Avery Dennison a vibrant and engaging place to be. We understand diversity and equal opportunities as enrichment for our future-oriented work. Across our diverse, global team, every voice makes us stronger. When we listen to and learn from each other, there is no limit to what we can achieve together. Each of us is unique, and we appreciate bringing together different personalities and talents.
Avery Dennison is an equal-opportunity employer. In the EMEA region, we have these Employee Resource Groups:
* EmpoWer - focusing on the engagement, mentoring, and promotion of women
* Mental Health - striving to provide a safe space for employees to discuss mental health issues in the workplace
* Unite - supporting the LGBTQI+ and ally community in the EMEA region
To find out more about all our employee resources groups globally as well as our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion approach, please go to our Diversity and Inclusion pages in the About Us section of our website: https://www.averydennison.com/en/home/about-us/diversity-and-inclusion.html
At Avery Dennison, we do what we love, and we love what we do - Just click here, and get to know us better: Life @ Avery Dennison (linkedin.com/company/avery-dennison/life/emea )