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Sales Representative - Abrasive Specialist; Southern Indiana

3M logo3M$90,361–$110,442/yrRemote from United StatesFull-timeListed 3d ago

Taken at the midpoint of its range, $100,401.50/yr, this role pays less than the middle Account Executive opening on the board today ($126k/yr); the usual band for that kind of seat is $82.6k–$320k/yr.

The posting

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 Abrasive 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:

  • Growing sales, developing sales strategies, and adjusting to meet changing market and competitive conditions for Abrasives product lines.
  • Work cross functionally with other business disciplines.
  • Manage a sales territory to drive growth for the Abrasive Systems Division (ASD).
  • Implement and execute on business priorities.
  • Deliver forecast attainment and CRM execution.
  • Daily account management using Salesforce.com.
  • Support and engage channel, end-users and key accounts with daily sales calls on large-medium customers, corner office meetings, and production floor interaction.
  • Prepare and conduct presentations/product demos at distributor partners and end-user customer locations (business reviews, product trainings, etc.).
  • Collaborate with 3M support network to maximize partnership with 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 (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution

OR

  • High School Diploma/GED and four (4) years of sales experience in a private, public, government or military environment

AND

  • Current, valid Driver’s license

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

  • Industrial field sales experience, preferably in abrasives, but not limited to adhesives, safety, or other industrial products.
  • Key account management experience working with multi-location customers.
  • Experience calling on and managing corner office executive level relationships.
  • Experience managing a complex channel landscape within accounts over $1M in annual sales.
  • Presentation skills, CRM (Salesforce.com), written and verbal communication, business planning, sales, and competitive testing.

Work location

  • Remote: Based on assigned Territory: Southern Indiana

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 $90,361 - $110,442, 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 10/29/2026 To 11/28/2026 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/

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Where you can sell from

Fully remote, for people based in United States.

Taken from 3M's own posting, last seen live on 1 Nov 2026.

About 3M

Abrasives, industrial adhesives and tapes, personal safety equipment, electrical and utility products, automotive, semiconductor and data center materials, graphics films and consumer goods, sold to manufacturers, OEMs, distributors, contractors, government agencies and retailers.

Pay schedule: Salaried, with variable incentive pay under sales incentive plans run centrally from Maplewood; the Midwest utility territory comes with a company vehicle.

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