Regional Distribution Sales Representative

Job Description:

3M Electrical Markets Division: Regional Distribution Sales Representative

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 Regional Distribution Sales Representative 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:

• Growing 3M business with key distribution partners in assigned geography
• Delivering the 3M EMD Brand Promise to distribution
• Using analytic and category management skills to Identify, influence, and manage new sales and conversion opportunities in the Channel
• Reporting and managing product stock levels and new product stock suggestions to generate orders
• Conducting Quarterly Business Reviews with key accounts/executives
• Identifying and develop marketing and promotional activities
• Building relationships with new and existing stakeholders to increase sales
• Communicating, presenting, and selling local and national promotions to multiple stakeholders
• Coordinating and implementing events, training, and merchandising sales plans
• Managing contracts and RFQ’s
• Conducting multiple weekly Authorized Distributor branch visits
• Training distributor counter and sales personnel
• Working on a team of Commercial & Industrial sales professionals and partner 3M divisions

Your Skills and Expertise 

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

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited university and Two (2) years of sales experience in a private, public, government or military environment

OR

• High school diploma and Ten (10 )years of sales experience in the electrical, construction or industrial market in a private, public, government or military environment

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

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited university
• Four (4) years of distribution sales/marketing and/or management experience
• Experience with analytics, fact-based selling, category management
• Demonstrated experience communicating cross functionally and to all levels in an organization.
• Skilled as proficient at prioritizing and managing many projects simultaneously.
• Aptitude to understand multiple product lines
• Management of multiple segments and marketing channels within distribution
• Solid negotiating and selling skills

Work location:

• Work Your Way Eligible (remote)

Sales Territory:  Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin

Travel: Includes 50% overnight travel

Relocation Assistance: May be 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 $110,762 - $135,375, 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 03/10/2025 To 04/09/2025 Or until filled

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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/

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