Job Description
About the role
As the Sales Excellence Project Leader, you will play a pivotal role in driving continuous improvement and strategic alignment across our sales organization. Your primary purpose is to oversee and implement key projects that enhance sales processes, optimize tools, and improve overall commercial effectiveness. You will act as the crucial link between strategy and execution, empowering our teams to achieve long-term growth and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
This is a hybrid role based out of our Oegstgeest office. 12 month contract.
Analyze current sales processes and metrics to identify areas for optimization, driving initiatives that improve efficiency and revenue growth.
Develop and implement change management programs to ensure successful adoption of new sales initiatives across the region.
Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, operations, and IT to deploy new sales tools, platforms, and methodologies.
Monitor project performance post-implementation, utilizing data-driven insights to recommend further adjustments and continuous improvements.
Lead the end-to-end execution of sales excellence projects, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and aligned with strategic objectives.
Qualifications
Qualifications
Required:
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, Engineering, IT or a related field.
Proven experience in Data Analytics/ Business Intelligence, project management, sales operations, or commercial excellence within a B2B environment.
Strong analytical background with the ability to translate complex data sets into actionable sales strategies.
Skills you need to succeed:
Exceptional ability to communicate, influence, and align diverse stakeholders across multiple levels of the organization.
High proficiency in Google Scripts, Artificial Intelligence, AppSheet, CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce) and project management methodologies (Agile, Lean, or PMP certification is a plus).
Additional Information
What We Offer
Here's a glimpse of the great benefits you can expect:
- Health & Financial Benefits:*We offer a gross benefit for the supplemental package of mandatory health insurance.*Access to Lyra, our confidential Employee Assistance Program, for personal and professional support.*We provide a free health check every 4 years, and free fruit on-site.*Mandatory participation to the Avery Dennison Pension Fund, employer pays ⅔ of the premium.*Holiday allowance and a year-end allowance.
- Time Off & Flexibility:*Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, increasing to 26 days after 4 years (pro-rated).*Extra Days: 13 additional days per year (+4% ATV allowance, pro-rated) and a bridge day off. Benefit from birth/parental leave in accordance with Dutch labor law, with fully paid partner leave. We also offer flexible working hours and hybrid work options for most positions.
- Commuting & On-site Perks: Take advantage of free and enclosed parking in a well-located building, or opt for a commuting allowance/100% reimbursement for public transport.
- Professional Development: Invest in your growth with a €500 annual individual training budget, access to lots of internal training/mentoring programs and a budget for hardware when working from home. To help us process your application quickly, please upload your CV in either PDF or Word format. We also kindly ask that you submit your resume in the same language as this job posting.
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 www.averydennison.com. At Avery Dennison, we work with the biggest brands in the FMCG, apparel, automotive, and pharma industries. Our European Headquarters in the Netherlands, founded in 1955 and since 2014 located in the Leiden Bioscience Park, is a collaborative and dynamic environment that supports all Avery Dennison businesses and employs approximately 500 talented individuals.The location serves as the central hub for European Leadership and other functions that support the wider European manufacturing and distribution network.
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 Requestaccomodation@eu.averydennison.com. 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.
Pay Transparency Statement
The salary range for this position is 47180 - 75488 EUR / year The hiring base salary 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. Avery Dennison reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.