Abrasive Sales Specialist - East Houston

Job Description:Job TitleAbrasives Sales Specialist – Abrasives Systems DivisionCollaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the WorldChoosing 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 diversity of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with 96,000 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 RoleAs an Abrasive Sales Specialist for the Abrasives Systems Division, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world.Here, you will make an impact by:Driving sales growth and customer retention to exceed sales forecast for Abrasives Systems Division products in the Industrial MarketplaceLeading collaboration efforts with local channel partners to execute push/pull programs generating market share gain for 3M Abrasive products.Developing customers and application processes to drive growth of the Abrasives & Tools portfolio.Collaborating with the Abrasives Division marketing, technical service, and leadership team to drive growth programs in the assigned geographySupporting Abrasive Division Business Development Team on strategic ASD growth initiativesManage and grow pipeline of opportunities, strategic planning for new opportunities, regular business reviews relative to priority markets, key end-user customers and channel partners in the geographyCompany VehicleThis 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 positionYour 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 and three (3) years of sales experience in aprivate, public, government or military environmentORHigh school diploma/ GED and ten (10) years of sales experience in aprivate, public, government or military environmentANDCurrent, valid Driver’s licenseAdditional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:Three (3) years of selling Abrasives and Tools in aprivate, public, government or military environmentProven expertise in Abrasives, tools, and related accessoriesExperience in Industrial market sales and distributionExperience with Abrasives & Tools specific to industrial safety regulations.Experience in managing complex multi-location key accounts.Experience negotiating contracts and price termsStrong track record of cross-functional collaboration to drive positive customer impactEffective CRM utilization to manage business plan attainment and territory managementAbility to lead a cross functional team to deliver customer driven sales resultsLocation: SE Texas, HoustonTerritory: Remote Based - responsible for Eastern Houston Metro and Western LouisianaTravel: May include up to 25% domesticRelocation Assistance: May be authorizedMust be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).Supporting Your Well-being3M 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. Chat with Max For assistance with searching through our current job openings or for more information about all things 3M, visit Max, our virtual recruiting assistant on 3M.com/careers. Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $138,733 - $169,562, 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/.Learn more about 3M’s creative solutions to the world’s problems at www.3M.com or on Twitter @3M.Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.Our approach to flexibility is called Work Your Way, which puts employees first and drives well-being in ways that enable 3M’s business and performance goals. You have flexibility in where and when work gets done. It all depends on where and when you can do your best work.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, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.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.3M Global Terms of Use and Privacy StatementCarefully read these Terms of Use before using this website. Your access to and use of this website and application for a job at 3M are conditioned on your acceptance and compliance with these terms.Please access the linked document by clicking here, select the country where you are applying for employment, and review. Before submitting your application, you will be asked to confirm your agreement with the terms.SummaryLocation: US, Texas, HoustonType: Full time