Abrasives Specialist, 3M Abrasives Systems Division (Phoenix, AZ)

Job Description:

Abrasives Specialist, 3M Abrasives Systems Division (Phoenix, AZ)

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 an Abrasives Systems Specialist, 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:

• Sales of Abrasives, Scotch Brite, and Power Tools
• Understanding of customer processes and being able to sell “value versus price”
• Working with distribution, end user specifications, material approvals, making joint calls, and providing product training to customers
• Driving forecast attainment for the region/territory assigned
• Daily usage of the Salesforce.com CRM system is required.

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:

• High school diploma (completed and verified before start) with five (5) years of field sales experience in a private, public, government or military environment

OR

• Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) and One (1) year of field 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:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start)
• Three (3) years of outside sales experience
• Three (3) years of experience in Industrial sales, such as Abrasives, Scotch Brite, Pressure Sensitive Tapes and/or Liquid Adhesives in a private, public, government or military environment
• Experience with Salesforce.com, or other CRM tools is highly desired
• Bilingual skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to travel 10% of the time or more. Outstanding sales preparation and organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively in a sales team environment - Creative problem-solving abilities
• Strong oral, written and presentation skills
• Ability to show 3M value proposition through hands-on demonstration  
• Motivation to take an active role in self-development
• Excellent computer skills

Work location: Remote Sales - Phoenix, AZ

Travel: May include up to 25% domestic overnight travel within the territory

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 $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 12/12/2025 To 01/11/2026 Or until filled

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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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