Technical Sales, Automotive OEM at 3M in Livonia, Michigan

Job Description:

Job Description:

Technical Sales, Automotive OEM

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 diversity 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 Technical Sales Engineer, 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:

• Work closely with the Global Account Manager and Global team to execute Sales Business Plan and Strategies to maximize revenue growth, increase market share, and position 3M as a strategic supplier at a key assigned customer.


• Develop and establish strong cooperative relationships with all levels of the customers’ organization and departments.


• Identify solutions to address customer challenges. Manage/close respective projects, cultivate new growth opportunities, and build sustainable pipeline via a CRM system (Salesforce).

• Work closely with Business Portfolio Managers on competitive analysis, market intelligence and pricing negotiations.

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:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution


• Three (3) years of Automotive Sales experience in a private, public, government, or military environment


• Current, valid Driver’s License.

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

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in Engineering. Bachelor’s degree in business or manufacturing will also be considered.


• Five (5) years of sales or program management experience with Tier 1s and OEMs in the Automotive market.


• Excellent presentation, organizational, and relationship-building skills


• Strategic Thinking and Problem Solving Skills


• Proven track record of winning designs and supporting multi-national customer


• Superb attention to detail, analytical capacity, and both written and verbal communication


• Experience using Salesforce and other software for sales support  

Work location:  Hybrid Eligible (Job Duties allow for some remote work but require travel to Livonia, MI at least 2 day per week)

Travel: May include up to 10% domestic

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/.

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.

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