Remote Automotive Field Sales Exec – Tier 1/2 Growth

3M; United States; Remote; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

3M is seeking a field-based sales professional to identify and grow opportunities in automotive applications across Tier-1 and Tier-2 suppliers in Central Europe. You will drive revenue for Glass Bubbles and Friction Shims, engage with customers on advanced materials, and collaborate with Engineering and Product teams to qualify opportunities.

Travel up to 70% is expected with remote work options and a focus on building long-term customer relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, Polymer Technology, or a related technical discipline with relevant experience.
• Experience in sales, business development, account management, or technical sales within automotive.
• Ability to identify, develop, and convert opportunities into revenue.
• Experience with technical products, customer specs, sampling, testing, or qualification processes.
• Fluent English (written and spoken).
• Additional language skills: Czech, Slovak, Polish, or Hungarian are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities across automotive applications with emphasis on Tier-1 and Tier-2 suppliers.
• Drive revenue growth for Glass Bubbles and Friction Shims through customer engagement and application development.
• Manage sales pipeline and reports in Salesforce, maintain next steps and deadlines.
• Collaborate with engineering, product management, and cross-functional teams in a matrix environment.
• Present 3M solutions at OEM Tech Days, seminars, and industry events.

Skills

Fluent English

Automotive sales

CRM Salesforce

Opportunity development

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering/technical field

Tools

Salesforce CRM

Job description

3M is seeking a field-based sales professional to identify and grow opportunities in automotive applications across Tier-1 and Tier-2 suppliers in Central Europe. You will drive revenue for Glass Bubbles and Friction Shims, engage with customers on advanced materials, and collaborate with Engineering and Product teams to qualify opportunities.

Travel up to 70% is expected with remote work options and a focus on building long-term customer relationships.