3M Packaging Specialist – Indiana & Michigan

3M Vietnam; Indiana; Remote; USD 114,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance (may beuthorized

Job summary

3M is seeking a Packaging Specialist for the Indiana and Michigan Territory. You will drive end-user engagement within the packaging solutions portfolio, collaborating with the sales team and channel partners to uncover opportunities and meet targets.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or higher, 3 years of field sales experience across a defined territory, and a valid driver’s license to operate a company vehicle. Expect travel and a dynamic work environment with global collaborators.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher is required.
• Minimum 3 years of field sales experience in a defined territory.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate a company vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of end user customers within Indiana & Michigan packaging portfolio.
• Collaborate with packaging sales and inside sales to pursue new opportunities with end users and channel partners.
• Set and meet sales goals using available resources and tactics.
• Maintain relationships with key decision-makers to achieve territory sales targets and generate leads.
• Contribute to short- and long-term growth plans for greater territory penetration.

Skills

Driver's license

CRM tools

Microsoft Office

Sales & business acumen

Selling skills

Technical/Mechanical understanding

Financial data to drive sales

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Three years of field sales experience in a specified territory

Tools

Salesforce.com

Job description

3M Packaging Specialist – Indiana/Michigan

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.

Job Description

3M Packaging Specialist – Indiana/Michigan

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.

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 Packaging Specialist For The Indiana & Michigan Territory, You Will Have The Opportunity To Tap Into Your Curiosity And Collaborate With Some Of The Most Innovative People Around The World. Here, You Will Make An Impact By

• Leads the development of new and existing end user customers, focused on the packaging portfolio of solutions while also developing opportunities at multi-location end users within the Food & Beverage, Healthcare, and e-fulfillment markets.
• Implements collaboration with the packaging sales team as well as inside sales resources to engage on new opportunities with end users and channel partners.
• Determines sales goals and utilizes resources and tactics to meet and exceed sales objectives.
• Supports relationships with key personnel at multiple levels in the buying process to attain territory sales goals and generate leads for new business.
• Provides input in the development of short- and long-term growth targets that align with existing business plans and strategies for greater territory and account penetration.

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 institution
• Three (3) year of field sales experience independently managing a specified territory in a private, public, government or military environment
• Current, Valid Driver’s license is required, as you will be issued a company vehicle for this position.

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

• Master's degree in Business or Sales Development
• Experience within the packaging industry working through distribution.
• 5 years of professional field sales experience and collaboration responsibilities in a private, public, government or military environment.
• Skills include:
• Computer skills including Microsoft suite of programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience to work with CRM tools (Salesforce.com preferred)
• Strong sales/business acumen
• Strong selling skills
• Technical/Mechanical understanding
• Current, qualified employees of the SIBG will be preferred
• Ability to use financial data to drive sales

Work Location: Remote - Indianapolis, IN

Territory: Indiana & Michigan

Travel: May include up to 40% Domestic

Relocation Assistance: May be 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.

Applicable to US Applicants Only: The expected compensation range for this position is $113,752 - $139,031, 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 11/10/2026 To 12/10/2026 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.

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

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