Global Automotive Sales Senior Manager – Electrical Architectures and Electronics (EA&E)

USA 3M Company; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 222,000 - 271,000; Full time

Job summary

3M is seeking a Global Automotive Sales Senior Manager for Electrical Architectures and Electronics (EA&E). You will lead the global EA&E sales organization within Transportation Solutions, aligning commercial priorities with regional teams to drive profitable growth with OEMs and Tier suppliers worldwide.

Remote in Michigan with field-based engagement and potential relocation. Requires 10+ years of automotive leadership in EA&E or displays, a Bachelor's or higher, MBA preferred, and a valid

Qualifications

• Ten or more years of automotive leadership in EA&E or displays.
• Proven track record of commercial growth with OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers.
• Executive-level relationships in automotive electrical architectures space.
• Current, valid driver’s license is required.
• MBA from an accredited institution is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the global EA&E sales organization, establishing clear priorities, performance expectations, and account strategies that deliver profitable growth across regions and market segments.
• Develop and execute the global commercial strategy for the EA&E business, translating market trends, customer needs, competitive dynamics, and regulatory developments into focused growth priorities and actionable sales plans.
• Partner with global OEMs, Tier suppliers, regional sales teams, application engineering, product management, and technology organizations to strengthen customer engagement, shape value propositions, and accelerate specification and platform wins.
• Drive commercialization and new product introduction (NPI) by aligning target markets, customer opportunities, pricing, channel strategies, and launch execution to achieve adoption, revenue growth, and profitability objectives.
• Build a robust global opportunity pipeline and commercial operating rhythm, using market intelligence, account planning, forecasting, and performance insights to allocate resources, remove barriers, and improve sales execution.
• Shape the future of 3M's EA&E business by identifying new markets, business models, strategic partnerships, and portfolio priorities that strengthen competitive position and create sustainable long-term growth.

Skills

Automotive leadership experience

OEM & Tier1 relationships

Commercial growth track record

Executive relationships in EA&E

Driver’s license

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

MBA

Job description

Job Title

Global Automotive Sales Senior Manager - Electrical Architectures and Electronics (EA&E)

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

You will lead the global sales organization and commercial strategy for the EA&E business within Transportation Solutions, driving profitable growth across the automotive EA&E market. This role will set global commercial priorities, strengthen engagement with OEMs and Tier suppliers, translate market and customer insights into growth strategies, and align regional sales execution with portfolio and commercialization priorities. As Global Sales & Commercial Strategy Leader, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the global EA&E sales organization, establishing clear priorities, performance expectations, and account strategies that deliver profitable growth across regions and market segments.
• Develop and execute the global commercial strategy for the EA&E business, translating market trends, customer needs, competitive dynamics, and regulatory developments into focused growth priorities and actionable sales plans.
• Partner with global OEMs, Tier suppliers, regional sales teams, application engineering, product management, and technology organizations to strengthen customer engagement, shape value propositions, and accelerate specification and platform wins.
• Drive commercialization and new product introduction (NPI) by aligning target markets, customer opportunities, pricing, channel strategies, and launch execution to achieve adoption, revenue growth, and profitability objectives.
• Build a robust global opportunity pipeline and commercial operating rhythm, using market intelligence, account planning, forecasting, and performance insights to allocate resources, remove barriers, and improve sales execution.
• Shape the future of 3M's EA&E business by identifying new markets, business models, strategic partnerships, and portfolio priorities that strengthen competitive position and create sustainable long-term growth.

Company Vehicle Requirement

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

• Base line: Bachelor's degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start)
• Ten (10) years of automotive industry experience in a private, public, government or military environment
• Current, valid Driver’s License.
• Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include: Automotive industry experience preferably in vehicle electronics or displays.
• MBA from an accredited institution.
• More than twelve (12) years of automotive leadership experience in electrical architectures and/or displays.
• Strong track record of commercial growth and collaborative OEM and Tier 1 relationships.
• Executive level relationships in the automotive electrical architecture space.

Work Location

Remote in Michigan; field-based with regular in-person customer and ecosystem engagement. Relocation: May be authorized.

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.

Compensation & Benefits

Applicable to US Applicants Only: The expected compensation range for this position is $221,591 - $270,834, 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.).

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

Employment Agreement

All US-based 3M full time employees will need to sign an employee agreement as a condition of employment with 3M. This agreement lays out key terms on using 3M Confidential Information and Trade Secrets. It also has provisions discussing conflicts of interest and how inventions are assigned. Employees that are Job Grade 7 or equivalent and above may also have obligations to not compete against 3M or solicit its employees or customers, both during their employment, and for a period after they leave 3M.

Responsibilities & Safety

Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties. 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.

EEO Statement

3M does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.