Sales Specialist - SCBA & Fire, 3M Personal Safety Division (Maryland & Western Pennsylvania)
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Job Description:
SCBA & Fire Sales Specialist - State of Maryland and Western Pennsylvania territory
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
As a SCBA & Fire Sales Specialist, 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:
- Developing sales opportunities to targeted user segments
- Provide training and education to authorized distributors on products and sales
- Submit information from distributors and end users to assist the company in programs and product improvements to enhance 3M/Scott Safety’s position in the marketplace as required
- Represent 3M/Scott Safety at trade associations, industry meetings, fire schools, combat challenges and conferences providing liaison between distributors and customer users
- Expand, develop, enhance, and manage territory distribution/agent networks
- Develop and implement distributor annual business plans
- With the distributor, develop and implement key user account strategic and tactical plans that insure account penetration as well as the achievement of territory sales and profit goals
- Achieve annual territory business plan sales, marketing, profit, and budget goals
- Prepare and execute sales proposals, contracts, letters, and other customer correspondence
- Provide selective reports to management on competitive offerings, pricing, key market information, forecasts for bookings and shipments, and new product developments
- Product & New Product Introduction (NPI) involvement including working with cross functional teams to identify and develop products, assisting in field evaluations and assisting with claim substantiation
- Provide technical support to distributors, agents and key end users within territory
- Willingness to work on some nights and weekends, due to large majority of fire departments being volunteer status
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
- Associate’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start)
- One (1) year of Commercial experience with technical products
- Five (5) years of Sales and/or Marketing 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 or higher (completed and verified prior to start)
- Three (3) years of experience in Safety or Industrial Sales preferred
- Manufacturer representative (direct or agent) in the US Fire Service Industry
- Interpersonal selling, negotiation, public speaking and project leadership
- Experience with CRM and Microsoft & iOS apps
- Strong oral & written communication skills
Work location: Western Pennsylvania or Maryland - remote based
Territory: Western Pennsylvania and Maryland
Travel: May include up to 50% travel
Relocation Assistance: Is not 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 $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 01/16/2026 To 02/15/2026 Or until filledAll 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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