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 Role As a Key Account Executive – Electrical Markets Division for Commercial & Industrial sector in 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 and developing a set of key accounts in Germany (specific territory assigned based on business needs, candidate location, and team alignment) by implementing corporate initiatives and strategies and driving 3M programs for preferred contractors in the Commercial & Industrial sector. Growing our Commercial & Industrial segment (C&I) with the assigned accounts above market by selling the 3M brand and technologies Strengthening customer relationships with distributors, B2B end-customers, and contractors 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 and provide market opportunities to drive corporate growth programs 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 for electrotechnical industry Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education Fluent German and good English language skills are a must Self-starter mentality paired with a strong business acumen, analytical skills, and excellent team collaboration abilities, along with the ability to easily establish relationships with existing and new customers Valid driver’s license and openness to travel extensively in the region of Germany (>3 days/week) Practical skills to show the value and advantages of solutions by conducting hand-on presentations and trainings Experience of using CRM systems to plan, manage and document sales activities Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include: Education in electrical field: power engineering, electrical engineering or construction Experience of working with electrical contractors and Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) firms Experience of working in a large and complex corporate environment Country Specifics: This is a field-based position. Specific territory will be assigned based on the final candidate’s location, business needs, and team alignment. Due to the existing customer base, a location in the north or mid of Germany is preferred. Travel: May include up to 80% domestic Does this opportunity and our innovative 3M culture align with your career aspirations? If so, we encourage you to apply and embark on a journey of creativity and growth with us. We look forward to hearing from you! PLEASE APPLY UPLOADING YOUR RESUME IN ENGLISH. THANK YOU! Target Job Grade: S3. 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 the Global 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. 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 click on the following links and select the country where you are applying for employment to review the applicable Terms of Use (link here) and Privacy Policy (link here). Before submitting your application, you will be asked to confirm your agreement with the terms.