Sales Specialist, Automotive Aftermarket Division - East Zone

㍍; United States; Remote; USD 113,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Automotive Aftermarket sector is seeking a Sales Specialist to grow its product portfolio. This role involves achieving sales objectives, managing a sales territory, and collaborating with innovative teams. Candidates should possess a strong background in sales or automotive experience.

Benefits

Company Vehicle

Relocation Assistance

Competitive Pay and Benefits

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher with at least one year of sales experience, or High School Diploma with five years of relevant experience.
• Valid Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Grow the Automotive Aftermarket Product Portfolio into adjacent markets.
• Achieve sales objectives through independent sales coverage.
• Create business plans for end users.

Skills

Sales Experience

Financial Acumen

Technical Expertise in Automotive

Relationship-building Skills

Time Management Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Salesforce.com

Job description

Job Description:

Sales Specialist, Automotive Aftermarket Division

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

You will be responsible for growing the Automotive Aftermarket Product Portfolio into adjacent markets including general and light industrial, aerospace, specialty vehicles, and other non-automotive collision-related spaces.

Achieves sales objectives by providing independent sales coverage of assigned accounts or within assigned territory. This role is intended for individuals experienced in sales who have demonstrated effective selling skills and consistently achieved or exceeded forecasts over time. The position primarily manages a sales territory with periodic supervision and assistance, requesting help when encountering unfamiliar or complex situations.

As an Adjacent Market Sales Specialist, 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 sales efforts across all 3M brands/products into the adjacent market segments of the US Automotive Aftermarket Division
• Implementing sales programs, plans, and policies as agreed with your supervisor
• Determining priorities, call frequencies, and patterns for effective outreach
• Supporting regional programs and initiatives
• Creating business plans for end users and providing solutions to their problems
• Tracking all activities in the 3M CRM system

Company Vehicle

This position requires driving a company vehicle, which involves pre-employment and ongoing review of your motor vehicle history.

Your Skills and Expertise

To succeed from day one, 3M requires at minimum:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution with at least one year of sales and/or Automotive Aftermarket industry experience in a private, public, government, or military environment

OR

• High School Diploma/GED with five years of sales and/or Automotive Aftermarket industry experience in a relevant environment

AND

• Valid Driver’s License

Additional qualifications that could enhance your success include:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Financial acumen
• Technical expertise in Automotive and/or Collision industry
• Relationship-building skills with a competitive spirit
• Time management skills
• Experience with Salesforce.com or other CRM tools

Work location: Work Your Way Eligible (remote), specifically in North Carolina

Sales Territory: NC, SC, GA, VA, TN, MS

Travel: Up to 40% domestic travel

Relocation Assistance: May be provided

Legal Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the country without sponsorship

Supporting Your Well-being

3M offers various programs to support your physical and financial well-being, with competitive pay and benefits.

Chat with Max

For assistance or more information, visit Max, our virtual recruiting assistant on 3M.com/careers.

Applicable to US Applicants Only: The expected compensation range is $113,752 - $139,031, including base pay and variable incentive pay, depending on experience and location. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and more. For details, visit: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/

Post date: 06/10/2025 to 07/10/2025 or until filled. All US employees must sign an employee agreement regarding confidentiality, conflicts of interest, and inventions. Employees at Job Grade 7 or higher may have non-compete obligations.

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