EMEA Field Sales Executive – Automotive Materials

3M; United States; Remote; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

3M is seeking a Field Sales Representative for the EMEA East Automotive market. You will identify and win new automotive supplier accounts, expand the Glass Bubbles and Friction Shims portfolios, and collaborate with engineering and product teams to drive solutions in chassis, steering, and e-powertrain segments.

You will build relationships with Tier-1 and Tier-2 suppliers, manage the sales pipeline in Salesforce, and deliver revenue growth through cross-selling while supporting sampling,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, Polymer Technology, or a comparable technical discipline.
• Experience in sales, business development, account management, technical sales, or application development, preferably within the automotive industry.
• Ability to identify, develop, and convert new business opportunities into measurable revenue.
• Experience using CRM systems, preferably Salesforce, to manage pipeline, opportunity stages, next actions, and sales reporting.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken; additional Czech/Slovak/Polish/Hungarian is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify and win new customers across automotive supplier landscape, focusing on Tier-1 and Tier-2 accounts.
• Deliver revenue growth through cross-selling and portfolio expansion across Glass Bubbles and Friction Shims.
• Recover lost sales and re-engage lapsed accounts through targeted outreach and opportunity development.
• Leverage factory visits and on-site customer interactions to uncover new business opportunities.
• Advise customers on product solutions and their use across automotive applications.
• Collaborate with engineering teams on sampling, testing, and qualification processes.

Skills

Fluent English

Sales experience

CRM experience

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering/Materials/chemistry/polymer tech

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

3M is seeking a Field Sales Representative for the EMEA East Automotive market. You will identify and win new automotive supplier accounts, expand the Glass Bubbles and Friction Shims portfolios, and collaborate with engineering and product teams to drive solutions in chassis, steering, and e-powertrain segments.

You will build relationships with Tier-1 and Tier-2 suppliers, manage the sales pipeline in Salesforce, and deliver revenue growth through cross-selling while supporting sampling,