Sales Specialist for Personal Safety Division

3M; Remote; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global safety solutions provider is hiring a Sales Specialist for their Personal Safety Division. In this remote-based role, you will manage relationships with key customers and drive sales through strategic planning and market research. Applicants should possess a Bachelor's degree and ideally have 5 years of related experience. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above is required.
• New graduates are welcome to apply.
• 5 years of experience in Industrial Sales or related fields preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage Personal Safety Division portfolio penetration.
• Develop and implement strategic marketing and sales plans.
• Research and monitor competitor activities.

Skills

Sales skills

Key Account management

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Strong presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or above

Majored in Science or Engineering

Tools

MS Office

AutoCAD

Job description

Sales Specialist for Personal Safety Division

3M has a long-standing reputation as a company committed to innovation. We provide the freedom to explore and encourage curiosity and creativity. We gain new insight from diverse thinking and take risks on new ideas. Here, you can apply your talent in bold ways that matter.

Responsibilities

• Manage Personal Safety Division (PSD) portfolio penetration within key end user and distributor customers and drive key customer opportunities
• Assist in developing and implementing strategic marketing plans, sales plans and forecasts to achieve corporate and regional sales objectives
• Execute marketing plan by actively preparing sales through cold calling, networking, and initiating sales prospects
• Research and monitor competitor sales and marketing activities
• Establish and maintain relationships with industry influencers and key strategic partners, and actively develop relationships with target customers
• Maintain a consistent corporate image throughout all materials, communications and events
• Implement sales forecasting activities and achieve or exceed annual business targets
• Represent the company at exhibitions, seminars and trade association meetings to promote brand recognition in accordance with company objectives
• Provide Personal Safety Division portfolio training and support to both internal key stakeholders and external customers
• Work with total PSD sales representatives to drive and develop the business, converting leads into business
• Provide timely reporting into the CRM system

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or above
• Preferably majored in Science or Engineering
• New graduate is welcome
• +/- 5 years of combined experience in Industrial Sales and/or Safety Marketplace Sales; experience in sales of Personal Safety products (Personal Protection Equipment, Fall Protection, SCBA)
• Preferred experience in fall protection and Project Management
• Strong background in Key Account focused sales activity and exhibits strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Experience selling through various channels along with end‑user selling
• Demonstrated in‑depth understanding of product lines, customer segments, internal functional needs, and competitive products, pricing and policies
• Strong presentation and interpersonal skills with different stakeholders
• A self‑starter who can effectively work in a fast‑paced environment, manage change/ambiguity, and maintain a sense of urgency; possesses strong problem‑solving skill
• Experienced with MS Office and ability to understand technical diagrams (AutoCAD)
• Good presentation and communication skills; fluent in English and Bahasa
• Ability to influence, communicate, and negotiate across all levels in an organization
• Leverages working relationships with key people in accounts and/or distributors at all levels to exceed sales objectives
• Must possess a valid driver’s license

Location

Remote / Malaysia. This is a remote‑based role; however, candidates must be able to commute to the Penang office as needed.

Worker Type

Permanent

Additional Information

Learn more about 3M’s creative solutions to the world’s problems at www.3M.com. 3M Safety is a core value at 3M. All employees are expected to contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.