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Job Description:

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 position of Regional Distribution Sales Representative for **the Electrical Markets Division** is responsible for engaging and growing assigned direct distributor accounts. Developing and driving division marketing strategies and sales growth, along with gaining shelf conversions while aligning to end user opportunities, are keys to success.

As a 3M **Regional Distribution Sales Representative for the Electrical Markets 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:

+ Grow 3M business with key distribution partners in assigned geography

+ Deliver the 3M EMD Brand Promise to distribution

+ Use analytic and category management skills to Identify, influence, and manage new sales and conversion opportunities in the Channel

+ Report and manage product stock levels and new product stock suggestions to generate orders

+ Conduct Quarterly Business Reviews with key accounts/executives

+ Identify and develop marketing and promotional activities

+ Build relationships with new and existing stakeholders to increase sales

+ Communicate, present, and sell local and national promotions to multiple stakeholders

+ Coordinate and implement events, training, and merchandising sales plans

+ Manage contracts and RFQ’s

+ Conduct multiple weekly Authorized Distributor branch visits

+ Training distributor counter and sales personnel

+ Works in a team of Commercial & Industrial sales professionals and partner 3M divisions

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:

+ Bachelors degree from an accredited institution and two (2) years of sales experience in aprivate, public, government or military environment.

OR

+ High school diploma/ GED and five (5) years of sales experience in the electrical, construction or industrial market experience in aprivate, public, government or military environment.

•AND

+ Current, valid Driver’s License.

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

+ Minimum two (2) years of experience in sales or marketing

+ Minimum four (4) years of distribution sales/marketing and/or management experience

+ Experience with analytics, fact-based selling, category management

+ Demonstrated experience communicating cross functionally and to all levels in an organization.

+ Skilled as proficient at prioritizing and managing many projects simultaneously.

+ Aptitude to understand multiple product lines

+ Management of multiple segments and marketing channels within distribution

+ Solid negotiating and selling skills

+ Previous experience calling on strategic accounts or influencing/building account support base. Proficient business acumen to include working with pricing, customer total profitability, and financial impact of business decision on distribution

Location** **:

+ **Located within Sales Territory (Southern California- preferably the Los Angeles Region.**

+ **Sales Territory: Southern California**

**Travel: Includes** 50% overnight travel

**Relocation:** May be authorized

Must be legally authorized to work in a 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 $113,752 - $139,031, 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 10/23/2025 To 11/22/2025 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.

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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