Designated Sales Representative, 3M Industrial Market Center ∞ (Mulitiple US Locations) - Full-time / Part-time

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Job Description:

3M is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Industrial Sales Representative for the Industrial Market Center. These positions will be available in various US locations to be determined, and require the successful candidates to re-locate anywhere within the continental US based on available/open territories. At 3M, you can apply your talents in bold ways that matter. Here, you go.

Job Summary:

The Industrial Sales Specialist at 3M will be responsible for calling on manufacturing facilities and distributors. This position drives profitable business sales in assigned geography, accounts and/or distribution. The program provides a full twelve months of training to create "territory readiness" within the first year of employment with 3M.

Responsibilities will include:

• Sales of Industrial Products such as: Abrasives, Scotch Brite, Pressure Sensitive Tapes and/or Liquid Adhesives
• Understanding of customer processes and being able to sell "value versus price"
• Working with distribution, end user specification, material approvals, making joint calls, and providing product training to customers
• Driving forecast attainment for the zone/territory assigned

Critical Skills:

• Strong oral, written and presentation skills
• Ability to show 3M value proposition through hands-on demonstration
• Motivation to take an active role in self-development
• Excellent computer skills

Successful candidates will be provided a company car in addition to a base salary and quarterly sales incentive. Qualified candidates must possess a current and valid drivers' license.

Basic Qualifications:

• Currently possess OR be currently pursuing a Bachelor degree or higher from an accredited university
• A current and valid driver's license
• Willing to relocate anywhere in the continental United States within the first 12 months of employment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Three (3) years of outside sales experience
• Three (3) years of experience in Industrial sales, such as Abrasives, Scotch Brite, Pressure Sensitive Tapes and/or Liquid Adhesives in a private, public, government or military environment
• Bi-lingual with both English and Spanish (written and verbal)
• Ability to travel 10% of the time or more Outstanding sales preparation and organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively in a sales team environment - Creative problem solving abilities

Location/Sales Territory: Multiple territories, will not be confirmed until after training is complete

Travel: May include up to 25% domestic overnight travel within the territory

Relocation: Is authorized within country per 3M policies

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

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

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