Technical Sales Representative - Automotive

3M; Michigan; On-site; USD 113,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

3M is seeking a Technical Sales Representative for the Automotive sector in Michigan. This role involves collaborating with automotive OEMs to promote and secure approvals for advanced materials. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree and a minimum of three years of experience in the automotive industry.

Benefits

Company vehicle

Comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of experience in the automotive industry in sales or application engineering.
• Current, valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Work within the automotive market promoting 3M Advanced Materials products.
• Generate end use material approvals for 3M Advanced Materials products.

Skills

Sales Skills

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical or Materials Engineering

Job description

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Job Description

Technical Sales Representative - Automotive

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.

Job Description

Technical Sales Representative - Automotive

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

The person hired for the Technical Sales Representative position will work within the automotive market promoting 3M Advanced Materials products. They will work to generate end use material approvals for 3M Advanced Materials products used primarily in automotive applications and potentially other market segments. A company car will be provided due to the local travel requirements.

As A(n) 3M Account Executive, 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

• Leads the spec-in activity of 3M Advanced Materials Products with automotive OEM’s tier suppliers.
• Implement action plans to facilitate the generation of end use material approvals of 3M Advanced Materials products.
• Determines the current strategies and priorities of automotive tier suppliers and provides domestic and global market intelligence to help set the appropriate 3M Advanced Materials strategies and domestics tactics.
  
  
  

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:

• Current, valid Driver’s License.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited university (verified prior to start)
• Three (3) years of experience in the automotive industry in sales or application engineering.
  
  
  

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

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical or Materials Engineering from an accredited university
• Five (5) years of automotive experience primarily in materials engineering.
• Experience working with the senior management of a large corporation.
• Understanding of automotive specification process.
• Experience in technical support activities with customers
• Experience in part design, development and validation
• Strong problem solving/troubleshooting skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills (verbal and written)
• Strong people skills and ability to work with cross-functional team
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and accommodate changing circumstances
• Proven leadership skills
• Ability to work with conflicting, delayed or ambiguous information.
  
  
  

Work location:

• Remote in Michigan, Indiana, or Ohio
  
  
  

Travel: May include up to 50% domestic

Relocation Assistance: 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.

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Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $113,752 - $139,031, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. 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: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/.

Good Faith Posting Date Range 06/13/2025 To 07/13/2025 Or until filled

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.

Learn more about 3M’s creative solutions to the world’s problems at www.3M.com or on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @3M.

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

Pay & Benefits Overview: https://www.3m.com/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.

Please note: your application may not be considered if you do not provide your education and work history, either by: 1) uploading a resume, or 2) entering the information into the application fields directly.

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• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

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Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Business Development

• Industries

  Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

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