Inside Sales Representative-Distribution

Job Description:

Inside Sales Representative-Distribution, 3M Business Services

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This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military environments to a 3M career.

Job Summary:

As an Inside Sales Rep, 3M Electrical Markets Division  (EMD), will be required to establish, develop, and grow assigned distributors in an inside sales  b2b environment. Meet monthly set goals through sales forecast, customer interactions, and data gathering. Here, you will make an impact by:

• Driving 3M EMD sales to assigned distribution in assigned territory.
• Establishing and maintaining customer relationships. Understands the customer’s business/sales model to influence key players.
• Introduce new products, and communicate promotions to relevant customers and prospects
• Maintain and update a working sales plan with strategies and tactics to achieve annual sales forecast
• Demonstrates a proficient level of procedural and technical product knowledge to identify products that meet customer needs
• Work to attain sales quota, sales quality and sales productivity metrics
• Share best practices with the team to promote a positive team environment
• Proficient in identifying market trends and account needs in order to react to market activity and reach favorable sales goals.

Your Skills and Expertise

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M is looking for candidates who must have the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start)
• One (1) year of combined experience in sales and/or customer service in a private, public, government or military environment

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

• Three (3) years of sales or inside sales experience is preferred
• Sales experience within Electrical Markets is desired
•  Solid understanding of the 3M Distributor product lines
•  Knowledge of the key markets distributors sell into
•  Knowledge of competitive suppliers & product lines
• Advanced selling skills & value selling cost comparisons
• Strategic, analytical, and creative thinking skills
• Strong active listening skills
• Effective selling skills with strong oral, written & presentation skills
• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Lotus Notes, and CRM systems
• Time & territory management

Location:

Remote Eligible

Travel: May include up to 5% Domestic and/or International Travel

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 $78,190 - $95,565, 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 04/10/2025 To 05/10/2025 Or until filledAll 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 is an equal opportunity employer. 3M will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

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