Abrasives Specialist - Abrasive Systems Division (Spokane Washington)

3M

283d • $110,762 - $135,375 • Remote

About The Position

As a(n) Abrasives Systems 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: Sales of Abrasives, Scotch Brites, and Power Tools Understanding of customer processes and being able to sell “value versus price” Working with distribution, end user specification, material approvals, making joint calls, and providing product training to customers Driving forecast attainment for the zone/territory assigned Daily usage of salesforce.com CRM system required. 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.

Requirements

• High school diploma with 5 years of Industry sales experience in a private, public, government or military environment OR Bachelor's degree with one (1) year of field sales experience in a private, public, government or military environment
• Current, valid Driver's License

Nice To Haves

• Bachelors Degree
• 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 tool highly desired
• Bi-lingual 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

Responsibilities

• Sales of Abrasives, Scotch Brites, and Power Tools
• Understanding of customer processes and being able to sell 'value versus price'
• Working with distribution, end user specification, material approvals, making joint calls, and providing product training to customers
• Driving forecast attainment for the zone/territory assigned
• Daily usage of salesforce.com CRM system required
• Driving a company vehicle

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Health Savings Accounts
• Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Disability Benefits
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits
• Paid Absences
• Retirement Benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED