3M has a long-standing reputation as a company committed to innovation. We provide the freedom to explore and encourage curiosity and creativity. We gain new insight from diverse thinking, and take risks on new ideas. Here, you can apply your talent in bold ways that matter.Job Description:The Impact You’ll Make in this RoleAs a Sales Executive for Automotive Aftermarket Division at 3M UK, 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:Selling and demonstrating the full range of products to achieve sales targets according to the Division’s planGaining knowledge of application, process, product and industry knowledge while building customer intimacy especially with the key end user accounts on territoryDeveloping relationships with key distributor sales and technical teamsManaging and leading business activities and key programmes within nominated key end user accountsUpdating ‘Salesforce’ daily with details of sales visits, events, and activities for all end user accounts.Managing, progressing and developing an opportunity pipeline and sales plan to exceed the sales targetLeveraging all available resources to maximise sales impact within end user customersTraining distributor internal & external salespeopleLearning new skills related to the industry, collision repair processes and product applicationsAttending and supporting industry events and exhibitionsYour Skills and Expertise To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M is looking for candidates who meet following minimum requirements:Performance orientated with a strong drive for successSales and industry experience desiredProven customer skills and an ability to build relationshipsPassion and determination to make a differenceSelf-motivated and resilient team playerPossess excellent demonstration skillsHas the ability to adopt a consultative selling approachAn effective communicator, both written and verbalIT literate on Microsoft Office and CRM systemsStrong negotiator and influencer who demonstrates an open mindsetEffective time management, and strong organizational abilitiesAbility to build and maintain a professional network within the industryActs with uncompromising honesty, integrity and professional ethicsAdditional knowledge / nice-to-have skills / preferred qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:Business related degree preferable but not essentialJob specifics:Field Based position covering Essex, Cambridgeshire, Suffolk, Norfolk (the exact geography will depend on the home location of the successful candidate)Working pattern (full time)Remuneration details: competitive salary package dependent on skills and experience, benefits package, Company car, Sales Incentive Plan based on the assigned targetsDoes this opportunity and our innovative 3M culture align with your career aspirations? 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