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

3M; United States; Remote; USD 222,000 - 271,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

Health Savings Account

Disability Benefits

Life Insurance

Retirement Benefits

Job summary

3M in the United States seeks a Global Automotive Sales Senior Manager for Electrical Architectures and Electronics (EA&E) within Transportation Solutions. The role leads global sales strategy and commercial execution across regions, aligning with portfolio priorities and driving profitable growth.

You will partner with OEMs, Tier suppliers and cross-functional teams to shape value propositions, accelerate platform wins, and coordinate pricing, channels and launches for sustained market

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher completed before start.
• Ten years automotive industry experience in private/public/government/military environment.
• Current, valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Lead the global EA&E sales organization with clear priorities, expectations and account strategies to 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 orgs to strengthen engagement, shape value propositions and accelerate platform wins.
• Drive commercialization and new product introduction by aligning target markets, opportunities, pricing, channels and launch execution to achieve revenue and profitability goals.
• Build a robust global opportunity pipeline and commercial operating rhythm using market intelligence, forecasting and performance insights to allocate resources and remove barriers.
• Shape the future of 3M’s EA&E business by identifying new markets, business models, partnerships and portfolio priorities.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Job description

Job Description:

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

Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World

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. Here, you will make an impact by:

• 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

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

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

• 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.

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.). Additional information is available at: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/.

Good Faith Posting Date Range 11/05/2026 To 12/05/2026 Or until filled

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

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

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