Global Commercial Vehicle Sales Leader

3M; Saint Paul (MN); Remote; USD 188,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

3M is seeking a Global Commercial Vehicle Sales Leader to guide a worldwide sales organization, coaching Key Account Managers across North America, Latin America, and EMEA. You will shape commercial priorities, account strategies, and growth plans for major OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers.

This role requires strong negotiation, data-driven decision making, and collaboration with Product Management, Manufacturing, Finance, and Operations to translate strategy into profitable revenue growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution.
• Ten (10) years of commercial, sales, account management, or business development experience in a private, public, government, or military environment.
• Current, valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a global Commercial Vehicle sales organization and establish account strategies.
• Develop customer growth strategies for major OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers.
• Drive strategic account development with OEMs such as Daimler Truck, PACCAR, International, Volvo Trucks, MAN, Iveco, and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, and with Tier 1 suppliers.
• Advance commercial excellence via complex negotiations, pricing and margin initiatives, disciplined Salesforce and account-planning practices, robust pipeline management, and data-based decisions.
• Influence and align Product Management, Application Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, Marketing, and Business Development teams to translate global strategy into executable customer plans and profitable revenue growth.

Skills

Sales leadership

Strategic account management

Business development

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Global Commercial Vehicle Sales Leader

Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the WorldChoosing 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 a Global Commercial Vehicle 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:

• Leading and developing a global Commercial Vehicle sales organization, including coaching Key Account Managers across North America, Latin America, and EMEA and establishing clear commercial priorities, account strategies, and growth plans.
• Developing and executing customer growth strategies for major Commercial Vehicle OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, expanding relationships across engineering, procurement, manufacturing, quality, and executive leadership while identifying whitespace and broader 3M portfolio opportunities.
• Driving strategic account development and sustainable growth with key OEMs such as Daimler Truck, PACCAR, International, Volvo Trucks, MAN, Iveco, and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, along with Tier 1 suppliers including Knorr-Bremse, Dana, Tenneco, ConMet, FORVIA, and Grammer.
• Advancing commercial excellence through complex negotiations, pricing and margin initiatives, disciplined Salesforce and account-planning practices, robust pipeline management, accurate forecasting, and data-based decisions supporting annual operating plan objectives.
• Influencing and aligning Product Management, Application Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, Marketing, and Business Development teams to translate global strategy into executable customer plans and profitable revenue 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) from an accredited institution.
• Ten (10) years of commercial, sales, account management, or business development 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:

• Experience in the Commercial Vehicle industry managing and growing relationships with OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers.
• Experience leading customer-facing sales or account management teams and influencing across highly cross-functional, matrixed organizations.
• Experience leading strategic customer relationships and complex commercial negotiations, supported by strong business and financial acumen and the ability to analyze customer, market, pipeline, and profitability data.
• Established relationships with major Commercial Vehicle OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers.
• Experience leading multi-regional account teams and supporting customers across multiple global regions.
• Demonstrated record of delivering profitable revenue growth, market expansion, and increased portfolio penetration.
• Strong understanding of OEM and Tier 1 purchasing, engineering, and manufacturing processes, with the technical aptitude to engage engineering and manufacturing organizations.

Work location: Remote within the United States

Travel: May include up to 40% domestic and international

Relocation: Not 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.

Applicable to US Applicants Only:

The expected compensation range for this position is $188,251 - $230,084, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. 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: Faith Posting Date Range 10/27/2026 To 11/26/2026 Or until filledAll 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.

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

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.

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

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.

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