3M

Abrasive Sales Specialist - New Jersey

3M$90K — $110K *
US-AnywhereRemote in New Jersey, US
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution or High School Diploma/GED with 4 years sales experience.
  • Current, valid Driver's license.
  • Industrial field sales experience, preferably in abrasives or related products.
  • Key account management experience with multi-location customers.
  • Experience managing complex channels with over $1M in annual sales.

Responsibilities

  • Grow sales and adapt strategies to changing market conditions.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with other business disciplines.
  • Manage sales territory to drive growth for Abrasive Systems Division.
  • Implement business priorities and deliver forecast results.
  • Handle daily account management utilizing Salesforce.com.
  • Engage with end-users and key accounts through regular sales calls.
  • Conduct presentations and product demos at customer locations.

Benefits

  • Access to well-being programs for both physical and financial health.
  • Competitive pay and benefits based on industry benchmarking.
  • Potential to receive relocation assistance if necessary.
  • Opportunities for career development and support from a dedicated network.
Full Job Description

Job Description:

Abrasive Sales Specialist - New Jersey

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

As a(n) Abrasive Sales Specialist - New Jersey, 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:

  • Growing sales, developing sales strategies, and adjusting to meet changing market and competitive conditions for Abrasives product lines.

  • Work cross functionally with other business disciplines.

  • Manage a sales territory to drive growth for the Abrasive Systems Division (ASD).

  • Implement and execute on business priorities.

  • Deliver forecast attainment and CRM execution.

  • Daily account management using Salesforce.com.

  • Support and engage channel, end-users and key accounts with daily sales calls on large-medium customers, corner office meetings, and production floor interaction.

  • Prepare and conduct presentations/product demos at distributor partners and end-user customer locations(business reviews, product trainings, etc.).

  • Collaborate with 3M support network to maximize partnership with customers.

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:

  • Bachelor9;s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution

OR

  • High School Diploma/GED and four (4) years of sales experience in a private, public, government or military environment

AND

  • Current, valid Driver9;s license

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

  • Industrial field sales experience, preferably in abrasives, but not limited to adhesives, safety, or other industrial products.

  • Key account management experience working with multi-location customers.

  • Experience calling on and managing corner office executive level relationships.

  • Experience managing a complex channel landscape within accounts over $1M in annual sales.

  • Presentation skills, CRM (Salesforce.com), written and verbal communication, business planning, sales, and competitive testing.

Work location:

  • Remote: Based on assigned Territory: New Jersey & Southern NY

Travel: May include up to 30% domestic (overnight)

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 6 both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.

Chat with Max

For assistance with searching through our current job openings or for more information about all things 3M, visit Max, our virtual recruiting assistant on 3M.com/careers.

Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $90,361 - $110,442, 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 candidate9s 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 09/17/2026 To 10/17/2026 Or until filled

All US-based 3M full time employees will need to sign an employee agreement as a condition of employment with 3M. This agreement lays out key terms on using 3M Confidential Information and Trade Secrets. It also has provisions discussing conflicts of interest and how inventions are assigned. Employees that are Job Grade 7 or equivalent and above may also have obligations to not compete against 3M or solicit its employees or customers, both during their employment, and for a period after they leave 3M.

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/

Please note: your application may not be considered if you do not provide your education and work history, either by: 1) uploading a resume, or 2) entering the information into the application fields directly.

About 3M

HighJump Software is a global provider of supply chain management software that streamlines the flow of inventory and information from supplier to store shelf. More than 4,500 customers worldwide have transformed their supply chains using HighJump Software. HighJump Software solutions for distribution and logistics, direct store delivery, trading partner connectivity, mobility and manufacturing include: warehouse management systems, transportation management systems, route accounting systems, manufacturing execution, mobile sales, ERP data collection and the TrueCommerce™ EDI Solutions Platform. Functionally rich and highly adaptable HighJump Software solutions support growing and evolving businesses in distribution, food and beverage, 3PL, retail, healthcare and consumer goods industries. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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Learn more about 3M
Size
95,000 employees
Market Cap
$67.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$5.3 billion
Founded
1902
5 Year Trend
+3.3%
Revenue
$32.1 billion
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