USAC Coated Abrasives Portfolio Manager - Growth Leader

3M; Maplewood (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

3M in Maplewood, MN seeks an Area Product Manager for the Coated Abrasives portfolio to drive lifecycle management, pricing, and aggressive growth.

You will partner with global teams to lead new product introductions, develop market-driven strategies, and translate customer insights into meaningful value propositions. This role requires five years of marketing or sales experience, an entrepreneurial mindset, and strong presentation skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start).
• Five (5) years of combined experience marketing or sales in a private, public, government or military environment.
• MBA or equivalent is a plus.
• Five (5)+ years of marketing and/or sales experience in abrasives and/or industrial markets.

Responsibilities

• Lead VOC/VOM efforts to identify opportunities and drive growth.
• Improve area-based product lifecycle management and portfolio strategies.
• Lead new product introductions within USAC to achieve NPI sales targets.
• Develop and implement pricing and positioning strategies aligned with goals.
• Support marketing planning and execution with channel and market insights.
• Monitor portfolio performance monthly and adjust actions accordingly.

Skills

Leadership

Matrix organization

Entrepreneurial attitude

Team player

Customer-centric

Analytical

Results oriented

Managing ambiguity

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or equivalent

Job description

3M in Maplewood, MN seeks an Area Product Manager for the Coated Abrasives portfolio to drive lifecycle management, pricing, and aggressive growth.

You will partner with global teams to lead new product introductions, develop market-driven strategies, and translate customer insights into meaningful value propositions. This role requires five years of marketing or sales experience, an entrepreneurial mindset, and strong presentation skills.