Territory Account Manager - Automotive Fasteners

The objective of the Territory Account Manager is to drive profitable revenue initiatives within the Fastener Solutions (FS) Division. You will act as a front-line contact in building strategic relationships primarily engaging target end-users and distributors, along with other value chain influencers; to drive market- and new product- development programs to closure in line with divisional priorities. This position is responsible to increase share within the market by executing top line sales goals, while crafting strong customer alliances as valued promoters of Avery Dennison. The role is a remote position in the Detroit area that requires extensive travel time visiting customers 50% - 70% of the time.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:Identify and lead programs to grow the Fastener Solutions Business. Generate ideas, complete market analyses, and lead priority commercialization programs with cross-functional teams (Sales, Technical, Finance, Operations, Logistics, Customer Service, etc.).Responsible for all commercial account activities.Focus on new business development with targeted end user markets/applications. Grow the distributor base business. Strengthen and renew relationships in the strategically focused market channel.Represent The Fastener Solutions Commercial Catalog to target customers in the region.Competency in sales/commercial development through the entire value chain. Influencing specifications and end user support for our customer's customer.Accountable to deliver sales consistent with budgeted profit and selling expenses.Uncover and assess true customer needs, while aligning solutions based on value by providing product recommendations, demonstrations,  technical support, and problem solving.Report back effectively on competitive intelligence within the regionReport ongoing forecast demand as well as unusual fluctuations which may impact service to customers.Lead customer negotiations and the development of long term contracts and supply agreements.Develop a keen understanding of market conditions (e.g., current customers, potential customers, competitors) in assigned territory, and develop a strategy to achieve revenue goals while actively identifying new accounts using screening techniques, referrals, and prospecting to potential customers within territory