3M Internship - Undergraduate Sales Intern 

United States, Minnesota 

887225576

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

As an
Undergraduate Sales Intern in our Safety & Industrial Business Group (SIBG),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:

• Developing basic understanding of product lines, customer segments and their needs, competitive products, prices and policies.

• Taking advantage of initial and ongoing training opportunities and exposure to senior leadership.

• Working on projects that represent real challenges faced by 3M’s business units.

Projects may be in one of the following areas:

The Sales Operations Specialistplays a crucial role in supporting the sales team by optimizing processes, managing data, and providing strategic insights. This position involves working closely with sales, marketing, and training departments to enhance sales productivity and efficiency.

• Sales Support: Assist the sales team in achieving sales objectives and managing customer accounts.

• Process Optimization: Analyze and document sales processes, recommending improvements for efficiency and standardization.

• Data Management: Manage and analyze sales data to provide actionable insights and support decision-making.

• Training and Development: Collaborate with the training department to develop and deliver standardized training content and sales enablement materials.

• Project Management: Support special projects and strategic initiatives led by the Regional Sales Manager.

The Sales Enablement Specialistis responsible for enhancing the productivity and effectiveness of the sales team by providing them with the necessary tools, resources, and training. This role involves close collaboration with sales, marketing, and training departments to develop and implement strategies that drive sales performance and business growth.

• Training and Development: Design and deliver comprehensive training programs to equip the sales team with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed.

• Content Creation: Develop and maintain standardized sales content, including presentations, proposals, and value proposition messaging.

• Process Optimization: Analyze and refine sales processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

• Sales Tools Management: Implement and manage sales tools and technologies to support the sales team in their daily activities.

• Performance Analysis: Monitor and analyze sales performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and provide actionable insights.

• Collaboration: Work closely with the marketing team to ensure alignment of sales and marketing strategies and initiatives.

The Inside and Field Sales Specialistencompasses both inside and field sales responsibilities, aimed at driving business growth and enhancing customer relationships.

• Inside Sales:

  • Support outside sales teams by managing customer accounts, processing orders, and providing product information.

  • Conduct market research and analysis to identify potential sales opportunities.

  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers through regular communication and follow-ups.

  • Assist in the preparation of sales presentations, proposals, and contracts.

  • Collaborate with the marketing and training departments to develop and deliver standardized sales content and training materials.

• Field Sales:

  • Engage directly with customers in defined territories to understand their needs and provide tailored solutions.

  • Conduct on-site visits to build and maintain strong customer relationships.

  • Achieve specific sales objectives and forecasted targets for assigned territories or account subsets.

  • Identify and pursue new business opportunities through market analysis and customer insights.

  • Participate in special projects and strategic initiatives led by the Regional Sales Manager.

This position may require 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:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree, or higher, from an accredited institution.

• Current, valid Driver’s License (required for Field Sales positions, as you will be issued a company vehicle for Field Sales positions.)

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

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree, or higher, in Sales or Marketing from an accredited institution

• Completed a minimum of junior year (6 semesters) by the start of the internship

• Current cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale

• Completion of two of the required class in the major, minor or concentration

• Strong time management skills, ability to analyze and solve complex problems, communicate well both verbally and in writing

• Strong aptitude and desire for a career in sales

Work location:

• Hybrid /Remote Eligible: Sales positions can be located in St. Paul, MN; Los Angeles, CA; Chicago, IL; and/or New York, NY

• Field Sales roles require up to 75% travel

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.

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