Sales Specialist- Collision Repair, 3M Automotive Aftermarket Division, Seattle, WA

Job Description:

Sales Specialist- Collision Repair, 3M Automotive Aftermarket Division

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 wide variety of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers.

This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career.

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

As a Collison Customer Sales 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:

• Lead sales efforts across all 3M brands/products into the collision repair segment of the US Automotive Aftermarket Division
• Implement sales programs, plans and policies as agreed upon with direct supervisor
• Determine priorities, frequencies, and call patterns to be most effective and productive
• Support division and regional programs and initiatives
• Create business plans for end users and solutions to everyday problems.  Track all activities in 3M CRM tool.

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:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) with two (2) year sales and/or Automotive Aftermarket industry experience in a private, public, government, or military environment

OR

• High School Diploma/GED (completed and verified prior to start) with Five (5) years of experience within the Automotive/Collision industry in a private, public, government, or military environment

AND

• Current, Valid Driver’s license

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

• Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution
• Financial acumen
• Technical expertise in the Automotive and/or Collision industry
• Relationship builder with a competitive nature
• Well organized, self-starter
• Time management
• Experience with Salesforce.com or other Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tool

Location:

• Seattle -Tacoma, Washington
• Territory: Washington

Travel: May include up to 50% domestic

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

 

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Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $113,752 - $139,031, 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 candidate’s 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 10/02/2026 To 11/01/2026 Or until filled

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