Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Sales Specialist (Remote in Detroit, MI Area)

Job Description:

Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Sales Specialist – 3M Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Division

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 wide variety of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers.

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

As an Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Sales Specialist, 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:

• Problem solving customer challenges that will lead to business opportunities
• Leading seminars with customer engineering teams to educate on potential solutions
• Partnering with local channel teams to execute growth initiatives, strategies, and programs
• Prospecting new customers within the territory where industrial adhesive and tape solutions provide value
• Developing end-user customer and application processes that are optimal for industrial adhesive and tape solutions
• Providing key market and customer insights to division portfolio managers, marketing, application engineers, and leadership
• Collaborating with 3M’s End-User Key Accounts team to drive growth with strategic customers
• Effectively and consistently managing an opportunity pipeline, while conducting strategic planning for new opportunities and regular business reviews for key markets and end-user customers in the region

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 (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution or equivalent experience
• Three (3) years or more of exceptional sales experience, in a private, public, government or military environment
• Current, Valid Driver’s license

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

• Experience articulating value propositions and system-selling
• Understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Experience developing and managing key accounts.
• Product demonstration experience and competence
• Strong track record of collaboration and cross-functional teamwork

Location: Detroit, MI Area

Territory: Remote Based

Travel: May include up to 30-40% domestic in region

Relocation Assistance: Maybe 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.

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Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $85,839 - $104,914, 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/.

Good Faith Posting Date Range 03/26/2025 To 04/25/2025 Or until filled

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

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

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