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 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 curious, creative 3Mers. The Impact You’ll Make in this Role As a Sales Account Executive – Signage & Graphics Solutions for Germany, 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: Managing a defined set of key accounts in Germany (mainly southern Germany) by implementing corporate initiatives and positioning 3M as the preferred signage and graphics partner Growing our signage and graphics business with the assigned accounts above market by selling the 3M brand and technologies Strengthening customer relationships with converters, B2B end-customers, and municipalities in Germany Engaging and collaborating with cross-functional teams (e.g. Technical Support, Marketing, Distribution Sales Team, EMEA Key Account Team) to identify and win new projects Make use of our CRM system to plan, manage and document your sales activities Your Skills and Expertise To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M is looking for candidates who must have the following qualifications: Proven B2B sales experience selling technical products Fluent German and good English language skills are a must Willingness to travel extensively in the region of Germany (>3 days) Experience of using CRM systems to plan, manage and document sales activities High motivation and a self-starter mentality paired with a strong business acumen, analytical skills, and excellent team collaboration abilities. Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education Experience or knowledge of graphics and traffic safety market and/or related product solutions is beneficial Experience of working with municipalities is a plus Experience of working in a large and complex corporate environment is desired Country Specifics This is a field-based position covering the territory of Germany. Due to the existing customer base, it is advisable for the successful candidate to be based in the south of Germany (ZIP codes 6, 7, 8 or 9) and work remotely. Travel: May include up to 80% domestic Relocation: Not authorized (remote location is supported) Target Job Grade (Range): S3-S4 Please note that the Job Grade provided indicates the target 3M Global Job Grade range and may vary depending on the skills and competencies of the candidate and local compensation guidelines. Application Process: Please inform your current supervisor of your application. Typically, employees will need to have completed two years in their current role before being able to apply for an internal vacancy. More information in our International Recruitment Standard. If you have any questions regarding the content of the position, please contact the Hiring Manager. If you have any questions regarding the recruiting process, please contact the Recruiter. Please provide your CV in English At 3M, diversity & inclusion are essential to innovation. We seek and value differences in people This Job ad is addressed to all potential candidates. As an equal opportunity employer 3M will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability. If you want to discover more about D&I at 3M, please visit http://go.3M.com/4i9C Learn more about 3M’s creative solutions to the world’s problems at www.3M.com or on Twitter 3M. 3M Global Terms of Use and Privacy Statement Carefully read these Terms of Use before using this website. Your access to and use of this website and application for a job at 3M are conditioned on your acceptance and compliance with these terms. Please access the linked document by clicking here, select the country where you are applying for employment, and review. Before submitting your application you will be asked to confirm your agreement with the terms.