Global Director, Transportation Safety & Strategy

3M; Maplewood (MN); On-site; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

3M seeks a Director of Transportation Safety to set global commercial and policy strategy for road, vehicle, and transit safety portfolios. You will lead international sales teams, build executive relationships with government agencies, and align product roadmaps with regulatory shifts.

The role requires a strong track record in global B2B/B2G sales, and deep expertise in transportation safety policy and standards, with a presence on the international stage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher completed prior to start.
• Twelve (12) years of leadership experience blending global B2B and B2G sales with transportation safety or infrastructure policy.

Responsibilities

• Revenue targets and growth for transportation safety portfolios across regions.
• Build executive-level customer relationships with key ministries and DOT-like agencies.
• Develop and execute go-to-market strategies tailored to regional regulatory environments.
• Own pricing strategy, forecast demand, and drive profitable growth across all regions.
• Collaborate with Government Affairs to monitor and respond to global transportation legislation and funding.

Skills

Global leadership

Global B2B/B2G sales

Transportation safety policy

Cross-cultural leadership

Strategic growth leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Master's degree (optional)

Job description

3M seeks a Director of Transportation Safety to set global commercial and policy strategy for road, vehicle, and transit safety portfolios. You will lead international sales teams, build executive relationships with government agencies, and align product roadmaps with regulatory shifts.

The role requires a strong track record in global B2B/B2G sales, and deep expertise in transportation safety policy and standards, with a presence on the international stage.