Abrasive Sales Specialist — Territory Growth Pro

3M; Minnesota; Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Job summary

3M is seeking an Abrasive Sales Specialist for Southern Minnesota, Northern Iowa and South Dakota. The role focuses on growing sales and developing strategies across abrasive lines, while collaborating cross-functionally to address market dynamics.

You will manage a sales territory with daily CRM usage, client visits, and product demonstrations. A strong emphasis on relationship building, forecasting, and channel support underpins success in this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution.
• High School Diploma/GED and four (4) years of sales experience in a private, public, government or military environment.
• Current, valid Driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Growing sales, developing sales strategies, and adjusting to meet changing market and competitive conditions for Abrasives product lines.
• Work cross functionally with other business disciplines.
• Manage a sales territory to drive growth for the Abrasive Systems Division (ASD).
• Implement and execute on business priorities.
• Deliver forecast attainment and CRM execution.
• Daily account management using Salesforce.com.
• Support and engage channel, end-users and key accounts with daily sales calls on large-medium customers, corner office meetings, and production floor interaction.
• Prepare and conduct presentations/product demos at distributor partners and end-user customer locations (business reviews, product trainings, etc.).
• Collaborate with 3M support network to maximize partnership with customers.

Skills

Sales experience

Key account management

Corner office relationships

Channel management

Presentation skills

CRM experience (Salesforce)

Communication skills

Business planning

Competitive testing

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

High School Diploma + 4 years sales

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

3M is seeking an Abrasive Sales Specialist for Southern Minnesota, Northern Iowa and South Dakota. The role focuses on growing sales and developing strategies across abrasive lines, while collaborating cross-functionally to address market dynamics.

You will manage a sales territory with daily CRM usage, client visits, and product demonstrations. A strong emphasis on relationship building, forecasting, and channel support underpins success in this position.