Job Description:

Job Description:

Senior Sales Representative

Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World

Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it’s equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a diversity of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers.

This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career.

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role
As a Sales Representative, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:

• Sales Representative responsible for developing and managing 3M business with Automotive OEM Suppliers and OEM Accessory Manufactures. 


• Develop and manage strong functional relationships, both internally and externally, at all levels (manufacturing, engineering, purchasing, central office)


• Develop account plans and takes actions with customers, building value for 3M


• Product sales responsibility for the following AD products:


• Fastening Solutions  ( Attachment Tape, Dual Lock )


• Exterior Trim, Badging, Weather-strip/Sealing & Interiors)


• Utilize effective leadership skills and automotive knowledge to solve complex system challenges with 3M products


• Resolve challenging problems with sound judgment and problem-solving skills


• Regular visits with assigned OEM Supplier Accounts, Converters and OEM Accessory Manufactures, with strategic focus on growing 3M sales & penetration.


• Accountable for sales results, on vehicle penetration, account management activities, and relationship management.


• Ability to influence decision makers and negotiate long term contracts with complex terms

Company Vehicle

This position requires driving a company vehicle, which will require pre-employment and ongoing review of motor vehicle history for candidates who are offered and hired for this position

Your Skills and Expertise 
To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited university


• Five (5) or more years of experience in Professional Sales in the automotive industry.


• Current, Valid Drivers license is required.

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• Data processing/analysis experience using Excel


• Automotive/Tier 1 Selling  Experience


• Experience working in automotive purchasing environments.


• Technical background., preferably with adhesives, interior /exterior attachment tapes & films.


• Ability to work independently to deliver sales results, yet confident enough to work within a highly matrixed organization


• Strong communication skills, oral and written, in English


• Familiarity and competency with Salesforce software and tools.


• Proven history of responsiveness and service


• Experience in developing excellent relationships with  customers on all business levels


• Demonstrated efficiencies in analytical problem solving and product demonstrations


• Must be self-motivated and very comfortable working in automotive environments and solving problems quickly

Work location: Remote

Travel: May include up to 25% domestic (includes overnight travel)

Relocation Assistance: Not authorized

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Supporting Your Well-being 

3M offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope. 

Chat with Max

For assistance with searching through our current job openings or for more information about all things 3M, visit Max, our virtual recruiting                                    

Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $138,733 - $169,562, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.). Additional information is available at: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/.

Learn more about 3M’s creative solutions to the world’s problems at www.3M.com or on Twitter @3M.

Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.

Our approach to flexibility is called Work Your Way, which puts employees first and drives well-being in ways that enable 3M’s business and performance goals. You have flexibility in where and when work gets done. It all depends on where and when you can do your best work.

Pay & Benefits Overview: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/

3M is an equal opportunity employer.  3M  will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

Please note: your application may not be considered if you do not provide your education and work history, either by: 1) uploading a resume, or 2) entering the information into the application fields directly.

3M Global Terms of Use and Privacy Statement

Carefully read these Terms of Use before using this website. Your access to and use of this website and application for a job at 3M are conditioned on your acceptance and compliance with these terms.

Please access the linked document by clicking here, select the country where you are applying for employment, and review. Before submitting your application you will be asked to confirm your agreement with the terms.

Apply Now