Inside Sales Representative-Distribution

Job Description: Inside Sales Representative-Distribution, 3M Business Services 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 The Inside Sales Representative will establish and maintain customer relationships, drive sales growth through virtual sales, up sell, and cross sell strategically aligned products within focused markets. This will be accomplished by utilizing detailed product and market knowledge in order to aid distribution partners and customers. This sales representative will be accountable to achieve monthly phone and activity goals while driving sales pipeline health and exceeding sales forecast through customer interactions, business plan creation and execution, and teaming with field sales representatives when appropriate. As an Inside Sales Rep, 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: Driving 3M sales to assigned customers within managed territories. Establishing and maintaining customer relationships through a comprehensive understanding of the customer’s business/sales models to help manage and influence business growth. Introducing new products, and communicating promotions to relevant customers and prospects Maintaining and updating a working sales plan with strategies and tactics to achieve annual sales forecasts Demonstrating a proficient level of procedural and technical product knowledge to identify products that meet customer needs Working to attain sales quota, sales quality, and sales productivity metrics Sharing best practices with the team to promote a positive team environment Proficiently 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 from (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include: Outside sales or inside sales experience Account management experience Ability to work effectively in a sales team environment - Creative problem solving abilities are preferred Channel management and selling skills experience with ability to develop account business plans based on priorities that will exceed forecast over a sustained period. Operate Salesforce and Power Bi to manage/document activities, interpret and manage pipelines, etc. Project Management & Key Account Planning Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing work environment Strong organizational skills, with the ability to stay on tasks and maintain high productivity levels while working both in the office and remotely Distribution channel/ end user sales experience Good presentation skills; comfortable presenting to large groups Excellent computer skills, MS Office: PowerPoint, Excel, Word; SalesForce Salesforce.com Experience is desired Skills include solution selling, listening skills, gain commitment Work location: This role follows an on-site working model, requiring the employee to work at least four days a week at the 3M Center in Austin, TX. Travel: May include up to 10% domestic Relocation Assistance: Maybe 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. 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 $71,374 - $87,235, 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 09/25/2026 To 10/25/2026 Or until filled All 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. Safety is a core value at 3M. All employees are expected to contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement. Pay & Benefits Overview: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/ 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. 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