Automotive Sales Account Executive

3M; United States; Hybrid; USD 31,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Life insurance

Retirement scheme

Multisport card

Onboarding and development programs

Job summary

3M is seeking an Automotive Sales Account Executive to drive profitable growth and strengthen customer relationships across the automotive market. You will work with key customers and internal teams to bring 3M solutions to market, support regional priorities, and manage complex accounts including OEMs, Tiers, and converters.

The role is based in Poland with a hybrid work arrangement and travel up to 50% domestically and optionally internationally.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sales, marketing, key account management, or customer management in a complex B2B environment.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to translate customer needs into strategic opportunities.
• Experience managing global or regional customers and complex product portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Drive profitable growth and strengthen customer relationships across the automotive market.
• Lead strategic engagement with key automotive accounts including OEMs, Tiers, and converters.
• Collaborate with Global Key Account Management, Portfolio, Program Management, Quality, and Customer Operations teams to deliver solutions.
• Support execution of Automotive Division strategy and regional priorities.

Skills

Strategic account mgmt

B2B sales

Customer relationships

Cross-functional collab

English/Polish

Education

Higher ed or equivalent

Job description

Задачи:

As an Automotive Sales Account Executive, you will play a key role in driving profitable growth and strengthening customer relationships across the automotive market. You will work closely with key customers and internal teams to bring 3M solutions to market and support the execution of regional business priorities. Driving profitable sales growth and contributing to the achievement of operating plan targets. Leading strategic customer engagement with key automotive accounts, including OEMs, Tiers, and Converters. Supporting the execution of the Automotive Division strategy and EMEA portfolio priorities. Identifying customer needs, market trends, and commercial opportunities to support sustainable business growth. Managing complex customer relationships and aligning internal resources to deliver effective solutions. Partnering with cross-functional teams, including Global Key Account Management, Portfolio, Program Management, Quality, Customer Operations, Enterprise Operations, and partner divisions. Influencing stakeholders across countries, cultures, and functions to support customer success and business objectives. Representing 3M professionally in customer interactions and contributing to long-term account development.

Требования:

• Proven experience in sales, marketing, key account management, or customer management within a complex B2B environment.
• Relevant higher education or equivalent professional experience in a commercial, technical, or business-related field.
• Strong commercial acumen and the ability to translate customer needs into strategic business opportunities.
• Experience managing global or regional customers and complex product portfolios.
• Excellent customer engagement skills, including the ability to build trust-based relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Strong communication and influencing skills across countries, cultures, and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to operate effectively in a technical or engineering-oriented environment.
• Strong prioritization, project management, and execution skills.
• Fluency in English and Polish.

Supporting Your Well-being

At 3M, we support your well-being, development, and work-life balance through competitive benefits and growth opportunities, including:

• Private medical care
• life insurance
• retirement scheme
• Multisport card
• Professional onboarding, training, and development opportunities
• Support for certifications and co-funding of studies
• Opportunity to work in a global, international environment
• Inclusive and friendly workplace culture with an open-door approach
• Opportunities to join community groups, CSR initiatives, volunteering activities, and integration events

Job specifics:

Location: Poland, preferably Katowice and surrounding area

Way of Work: Hybrid: Travel & Home Office/Office Travel: May include up to 50% of domestic and optionally international

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.

At 3M, we believe diversity & inclusion are essential to innovation. We seek and value differences in people!

This Job ad is addressed to all potential candidates. As an equal opportunity employer 3M will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race/ethnicity, nationality, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy/maternity-related matters, age or disability, or any other relevant characteristic protected under applicable local law.

Please note: your application may not be considered if you do not provide your education and work history, either by: 1) uploading a resume, or 2) entering the information into the application fields directly.