Sales (CBG) – (Undergraduate & Graduate Intern Transition – Interest in Future Employment Opportunities)

3M Company; Maplewood (MN); Remote; USD 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

3M Company is seeking a Sales Representative as part of Undergraduate & Graduate Intern Transition with potential for future employment opportunities. The role involves engaging customers in person, promoting products, and driving sales in an assigned territory.

Remote sales with up to 50% travel domestically, and relocation assistance may be authorized. Ideal candidates are pursuing or have completed a bachelor’s or graduate degree, possess a valid driver's license, and demonstrate strong

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing, or have completed, a Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start)
• Current, Valid Driver’s license is required, as you will be issued a company vehicle for this position
• Current cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
• Previous internship experience
• Willing and able to relocate
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to tackle complex challenges in product development
• Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and global colleagues
• Familiarity with intellectual property processes and strategies to contribute to the protection of proprietary technologies
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, demonstrating initiative and leadership in driving projects forward
• Adaptability to work in a dynamic environment, embracing change and innovation

Responsibilities

• Driving 3M sales and revenue to assigned distribution in managed territories
• Managing multiple active sales opportunities at several end user sites and locations
• Establishing and maintaining customer relationships through a comprehensive understanding of the customer’s business/sales models to help manage and influence end user purchase
• Introducing new products, and communicating promotions to relevant customers and prospects
• Presenting and reinforcing 3M value proposition to differentiate 3M from competitive offerings
• Maintaining and updating a working sales plan with strategies and tactics to achieve annual sales forecasts
• Sharing best practices with the team to promote a positive team environment

Skills

Analytical skills

Excellent communication

Independent & team work

IP processes familiarity

Adaptability

Relocation willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Graduate degree

Job description

3M has a long-standing reputation as a company committed to innovation. We provide the freedom to explore and encourage curiosity and creativity. We gain new insight from diverse thinking, and take risks on new ideas. Here, you can apply your talent in bold ways that matter.

Job Description

Sales (CBG) – (Undergraduate & Graduate Intern Transition – Interest in Future Employment Opportunities)

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

As a Sales Representative, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world. We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic person looking to engage with customers in person, promote our products, and drive sales within an assigned territory. Here, you will make an impact by:

• Driving 3M sales and revenue to assigned distribution in managed territories.
• Managing multiple active sales opportunities at several end user sites and locations
• Establishing and maintaining customer relationships through a comprehensive understanding of the customer’s business/sales models to help manage and influence end user purchase.
• Introducing new products, and communicating promotions to relevant customers and prospects
• Presenting and reinforcing 3M value proposition to differentiate 3M from competitive offerings.
• Maintaining and updating a working sales plan with strategies and tactics to achieve annual sales forecasts.
• Sharing best practices with the team to promote a positive team environment.

Your Skills and Expertise

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

• Currently pursuing, or have completed, a Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start)

OR

• Currently pursuing, or have completed, a Graduate degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start)
• Current, Valid Driver’s license is required, as you will be issued a company vehicle for this position

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• Current cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
• Previous internship experience
• Willing and able to relocate
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to tackle complex challenges in product development.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and global colleagues.
• Familiarity with intellectual property processes and strategies to contribute to the protection of proprietary technologies.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, demonstrating initiative and leadership in driving projects forward.
• Adaptability to work in a dynamic environment, embracing change and innovation.

Work location: Remote Sales — TBD

Travel: May include up to 50% Domestic

Relocation Assistance: 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.

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