Executive Programs & Events Lead

3M; Minnesota; On-site; USD 146,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Travel opportunities

Job summary

3M is seeking an Executive Programs & Events Lead to own the global executive engagement program within the Transportation & Electronics Business Group. You will design and manage customer advisory boards, executive roundtables, and leadership events that deepen relationships with senior customers and partners.

The role requires 7+ years in B2B events, cross‑functional collaboration, and strong executive presence. On‑site at 3M Center in Maplewood, MN with up to 30% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or Hospitality/Event Management.
• 7+ years in B2B event marketing, experiential/field marketing, executive engagement, or integrated marketing, incl. global events.
• Experience owning end‑to‑end event portfolios with ROI accountability.
• Experience designing executive engagement programs such as customer advisory boards or C‑suite roundtables.
• Knowledge of ABM and integrating events into ABM plays for strategic accounts.
• Familiarity with event tech and ROI/measurement frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Own global executive engagement programs—customer advisory boards, executive roundtables, leadership events, and tours.
• Design high‑trust executive experiences to spark strategic dialogue and long‑term opportunities.
• Capture and route executive insights to shape strategy, roadmap, and GTM decisions.
• Curate SOS journeys across the account lifecycle with cross‑functional partners.
• Elevate executive presence at priority events with headline moments and experiences.
• Define the measurement framework with KPIs and standardized reporting.

Skills

Executive presence

Cross‑functional collaboration

Stakeholder influence

Written and verbal communication

Attention to detail

Program management

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Marketing, Business, Communications, or Hospitality/Event Management

Tools

iCapture

Cvent

Eloqua

Salesforce/SFDC

Power BI

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description

Executive Programs & Events Lead

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 the Executive Programs & Events Lead for the Transportation & Electronics Business Group (TEBG), you will own the global executive engagement program that turns face‑to‑face moments into pipeline, relationships, and brand preference. Sitting within the Global Marketing Center, you will develop and own signature engagement programs — including customer advisory boards, executive roundtables, leadership engagement events, and Customer Innovation Tours.

You will design programs and experiences that build trusted, lasting relationships between 3M and senior customer and partner leaders, spark dialogue on strategic industry topics, and systematically capture voice of the customer. Working in close partnership with Business Leaders, Vertical Marketing, Account‑Based Marketing, Integrated Marketing, and Sales, you will ensure every program delivers measurable business impact.

In This Role, You Will Make An Impact By

• Owning the global TEBG executive engagement program — the strategy, portfolio, and calendar of customer advisory boards (business and technical), executive roundtables, leadership engagement events, and Customer Innovation Tour Program that deepen relationships with senior decision‑makers across cloud, automotive, aerospace, electronics, and industrial customers.
• Designing high‑trust executive experiences that spark strategic dialogue between 3M and customer and partner leaders, position 3M as a thought partner on industry trends, and create the conditions for long‑term, multi‑year opportunities.
• Building a programmatic voice‑of‑customer capability — capturing, synthesizing, and routing executive and customer insights from advisory boards and engagements back to Business, Vertical, Portfolio, and Innovation leaders to shape strategy, roadmap, and go‑to‑market decisions.
• Curating C‑suite journeys across the account lifecycle in partnership with Vertical Marketing, Account‑Based Marketing, and Sales — from targeted invitations and personalized pre‑engagement through on‑site executive moments and structured follow‑up that advances strategic accounts.
• Elevating the executive presence at priority events — partnering with Vertical Marketing to define headline moments and executive experiences, so 3M shows up consistently and credibly with senior audiences.
• Defining the executive‑engagement measurement framework — setting KPIs at the brief stage (executives engaged, new decision‑maker relationships, influenced pipeline, meetings held, MROI) and standardizing outcome reporting.

Your Skills And Expertise

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum):

• Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) in Marketing, Business, Communications, or Hospitality/Event Management.
• Seven (7) years of combined experience in B2B event marketing, experiential/field marketing, executive engagement, or integrated marketing, including experience leading global or large‑scale events.

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

• Experience owning an end‑to‑end event portfolio (trade shows, conferences, proprietary customer events, and executive experiences) with accountability for pipeline and ROI, not just execution.
• Experience designing and running executive engagement programs such as customer advisory boards, C‑suite roundtables, or analyst‑relations moments.
• Working knowledge of account‑based marketing and how to integrate events into ABM plays for strategic accounts.
• Experience in B2B technology, electronics, automotive, aerospace, industrial, or adjacent technical markets.
• Proven vendor and agency management, budget governance, and experience consolidating spending across a fragmented event footprint.
• Familiarity with event and marketing technology (e.g., iCapture, Cvent, Eloqua, Salesforce/SFDC, Power BI) and event ROI/measurement frameworks.
• Strong cross‑functional collaboration and stakeholder‑influence skills in a global, matrixed organization.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, executive presence, and comfort engaging senior customer and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple high‑visibility programs simultaneously with strong attention to detail and follow‑through.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools including Excel and PowerPoint.

Work location:

• This role follows an on‑site working model, requiring the employee to work at least four days a week at the 3M Center in Maplewood, MN.

Travel: May include up to 30% domestic and international travel.

Relocation: 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.

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Applicable to US Applicants Only: The expected compensation range for this position is $145,676 - $178,049, 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/.

In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits:

• 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.

Good Faith Posting Date Range 08/06/2026 To 09/05/2026 Or until filled

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