Avery Dennison

materials science and manufacturing

TechnicalSalesRepresentative

Kenya FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for mid candidates.

The Brief

“Technical Sales Representative at Avery Dennison. Skills: Technical Sales, Packaging, Labeling applications. Engage daily with existing customer base. Promote sales and distribution with network”

What You'll Achieve.

Ensure that all sales target are met; Increase market share; Achieve sales targets; Increase opportunity pipeline for monthly, quarterly and annual sales; Maintain a close rate equal to peers/ as per target; Maximize Return on Time Investment within the assigned territory; Ensure customer satisfaction

Industry & Context.

materials science and manufacturing
Problems you'll solve

Analytical problem solving skills

Eligibility Requirements

Willing to travel within the region, Valid driver’s licence, Own reliable vehicle

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Minimum 4-7 years relevant external experience in technical sales, Sound knowledge and understanding of packaging and labelling applications including active problem solving of technical issues raised by customers, Willing to travel within the region, Diploma / Degree in Packaging or Printing / Equivalent with techno commercial experience, Valid driver’s licence, Own reliable vehicle

Nice to Have

Understanding of the local market and customer base will be a plus, Experience in B2B level interaction with converters and end users are desirable, Relevant qualification/experience in Flexo, Offset and Digital technologies or related industries would be an advantage

What You'll Do.

Engage daily with existing customer base

Promote sales and distribution with network

Increase market share by delivering service

Conduct market and customer needs analysis

Conceptualise new strategies to achieve sales targets

Follow up on new sales leads

Build detailed sales pipeline

Analyse potential growth opportunities

Engage with appointed distributors

Increase footprint and customer base

Actively engage with converters

Identify new opportunities

Increase opportunity pipeline

Provide input to S&OP meetings

Create and manage customer value prop plan

Align and execute strategic sales plan

Maintain minimum frequency of four customer field visits per day

Ensure all visit reports are updated daily

Supply management with reports on customer needs

Keep abreast of product applications

Consult with marketing and technical service areas

Conduct sales activities

Extract value from customers

Take informed decisions on pricing

Communicate with clients consistently

Monitor overdue balances

Support credit control efforts

Provide on-site technical support

Troubleshoot and resolve customer complaints

Diagnose problems and identify solutions

Drive proactive marketing of Advantage Services

Maintain records of technical visits

Collaborate with Product and BD team

Identify Converter Opportunities

Provide technical advice and solutions

Ensure compliance to customer complaints handling process

Analyze complaints trends

Drive improvement plans for repetitive complaints

Collaborate with PLT team

Get faster response to customer complaints

Maintain comprehensive records of customer interactions

Provide inputs to CS team on recording complaints

Update customer price lists

Manage end-to-end complaint resolution process

Communicate final outcomes to customer

Engage in collaboration with CS and Marketing teams

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate with QC for effective corrective actions; Collaborate with the Product and BD team; Collaborate with the PLT team, regional technical resource pool and knowledge center; Engage in collaboration with the CS and Marketing teams

Communication Scope

Communication skills- verbal and written; Listening skills

Process & Methodology

Strategic planning and project engagement

Full Job Description

ABOUT AVERY DENNISON CORPORATION Avery Dennison (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and manufacturing 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 Mentor OH, the company employs over 30,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Reported sales in 2021 were $8.4 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com. ABOUT ROLE: Scope and general purpose of the role: Engage daily with existing customer base, converters and prospective customers. Promote sales and distribution with a network of contacts. Increase market share by delivering high levels of service to the network. YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE: Engagement and targets: * Uphold and demonstrate core organizational ethics and values. * Conduct market and customer needs analysis to ensure that all sales target are met * Conceptualise new and innovative strategies to achieve sales targets * Follow up on new sales leads and build detailed sales pipeline with prospective values * Analyse / recognise potential growth opportunities in the market * Engage with any appointed distributors and manage channel sales . * Increase footprint and customer base for the brand in specified area of responsibility * Actively engage with converters to identify new opportunities * Actively increase opportunity pipeline for monthly, quarterly and annual sales and maintain a close rate equal to peers/ as per target . * Provide input to S&OP meetings (discuss forecasts accuracy, slow moving and obsolete stock and identify crisis areas) * Creates and manages a customer value prop plan for existing

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