Abrasives Specialist, 3M Abrasives Systems Division (Phoenix, AZ)

Abrasives Specialist, 3M Abrasives Systems Division (Phoenix, AZ)

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.

The Impact You’ll Make In This Role

As an Abrasives Systems Specialist, 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:

• Sales of Abrasives, Scotch Brite, and Power Tools
• Understanding of customer processes and being able to sell “value versus price”
• Working with distribution, end user specifications, material approvals, making joint calls, and providing product training to customers
• Driving forecast attainment for the region/territory assigned
• Daily usage of the Salesforce.com CRM system is required.

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 (Qualifications)

• High school diploma (completed and verified before start) with five (5) years of field sales experience in a private, public, government or military environment
• Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified before start) and one (1) year of field sales experience in a private, public, government or military environment
• Current, valid Driver’s License
• Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified before start)
• Three (3) years of outside sales experience
• Three (3) years of experience in Industrial sales, such as Abrasives, Scotch Brite, Pressure Sensitive Tapes and/or Liquid Adhesives in a private, public, government or military environment
• Experience with Salesforce.com, or other CRM tools is highly desired
• Bilingual skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to travel 10% of the time or more; outstanding sales preparation and organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively in a sales team environment – Creative problem-solving abilities
• Strong oral, written and presentation skills
• Ability to show 3M value proposition through hands‑on demonstration
• Motivation to take an active role in self‑development
• Excellent computer skills

Work Location

Remote Sales – Phoenix, AZ

Travel

May include up to 25% domestic overnight travel within the territory.

Relocation Assistance

May be authorized.

Legal Authorization

Must be legally authorized to work in the 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

3M does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.