Account Manager

Job Description

As an Account Manager, you will be the driving force behind our commercial success in the West of France. This is an entrepreneurial position where your ability to blend strategic vision with operational excellence will directly impact our market growth. You will be responsible for navigating the entire sales lifecycle, from identifying untapped opportunities to nurturing high-value partnerships. By acting as a strategic consultant for our clients, you will ensure that Avery Dennison remains their partner of choice for innovative solutions, contributing to a better, more connected future. This is a fully remote role, offering you the autonomy to manage your territory while being supported by a global leader in materials science.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive sales strategically and operationally within an entrepreneurial framework, focusing on both acquiring new business and developing long-term partnerships.
• Manage and close the entire sales process by coordinating with internal stakeholders, including Customer Service and IT, to achieve defined financial objectives.
• Execute targeted market research and analysis to identify and engage key companies within the laundry sector, specifically across the North-West France region.
• Proactively monitor market developments and industry trends to strategically expand the customer base and remain at the forefront of market shifts.
• Maintain a high degree of independence in this fully remote capacity, with the flexibility to commit to frequent business travel (approximately 50-60%) across the assigned territory.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field (Master's preferred), with a valid driving license and full business fluency in both French and English.
• Demonstrated experience in sales, customer service, or account management, with a proven "hunter" mentality and the eagerness to grow existing accounts.

Skills you need to succeed:

• Strategic Relationship Orchestration: Skill in managing diverse stakeholders both internally and externally to ensure seamless service delivery and long-term customer success.
• Persuasive Communication & Negotiation: The ability to articulate complex value propositions effectively and navigate commercial agreements to reach successful outcomes.
• Dynamic Autonomy & Agility: A hands-on mentality with the capability to drive results independently and adapt quickly within a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Additional Information

We understand diversity and equal opportunities as enrichment for our future-oriented work at Avery Dennison. With us, teams are balanced and diverse. Because each of us is unique, and we appreciate bringing together different personalities and talents.

Here's a glimpse of the great benefits you can expect:

• Health Benefits: We provide access to a mutual and healthcare provider with competitive agreements.
• Time Off: Enjoy 25 days of holidays, plus RTT (Reduction of Working Time) for daily workers.
• Performance Bonuses: Benefit from both seniority and attendance bonuses, recognizing your dedication and long-term commitment.

Why join Avery Dennison

We are a global materials science and digital identification solutions company with locations in over 50 countries, and approximately 35,000 employees worldwide. As a science and innovation company, we believe that diverse teams are stronger teams. We are committed to fostering a culture of curiosity and courage, where you can grow your career with a company that has innovation in its DNA. Founded on creating real-world impact to enable a better future, we strive to provide an open, collaborative culture where diversity of thought is encouraged and respected. Hear from our employees about what it's like working at Avery Dennison. Learn more at

Our Les Mureaux site, founded in 1989, is a collaborative and dynamic environment that supports our Apparel Solutions division and employs approximately 16 talented individuals. Here, we offer embellishment and identification solutions to the workwear and laundry industry, for world-class brands. Key functions at this site include sales, customer service, accounting and IT. We offer diverse career paths and amazing growth opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer

Avery Dennison is an equal opportunity employer. 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 any other protected status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to a disability, please contact us to request an accommodation at In the EMEA region, we foster an inclusive culture through active Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) like Elevate, Unite, and our Mental Health group. Please visit our DE&I page to learn more about our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion approach.