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Account Executive

3M Health Information Systems

3M Health Information Systems

Sales & Business Development
Detroit, MI, USA
Posted on Wednesday, August 21, 2024

Job Description:

Job Title

Account Executive

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
The person hired for the Technical Sales Representative position will work with automotive OEM’s (Original Equipment Manufacturers) and the respective Tier Suppliers to understand future design trends relevant for 3M™ Advanced Materials products. They will work to generate end use material approvals for 3M Advanced Materials products used primarily in automotive applications and potentially other market segments. A company car will be provided due to the local travel requirements.

As an Account Executive, 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:

  • Leads the spec-in activity of 3M Advanced Materials Products with automotive OEM’s and their respective tier suppliers.
  • Implements action plans to facilitate the generation of end use material approvals of 3M Advanced Materials products.
  • Determines the current strategies and priorities of automotive OEMS and provides domestic and global market intelligence to help set the appropriate 3M Advanced Materials Division strategies and domestics tactics.
  • Supports the promotion of the Advanced Materials division products internally to other 3M divisions as well to the external customers.

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 in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical or Materials Engineering (completed and verified prior to start)
  • Five (5) years of engineering experience in the automotive industry such as an Application/Product Development Engineer or Materials Engineer 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:

  • Ten (10) years of automotive experience primarily in the area of materials engineering.
  • Experience working with the senior management of a large corporation.
  • Understanding of Automotive specification process.
  • Working knowledge of the latest and future automotive fuel system and powertrain technologies.
  • Experience in technical support activities with customers
  • Experience in part design, development and validation
  • Strong problem solving/troubleshooting skills
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills (verbal and written)
  • Strong people skills and ability to work with cross-functional team
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and accommodate changing circumstances
  • Proven leadership skills
  • Ability to work with conflicting, delayed or ambiguous information.

Work location:

  • Work Your Way Eligible (Employee choice to work remote, on site, or hybrid)

Travel: May include up to 25% 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 $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.

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