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Pro Paint Sales Specialist (Cleveland, OH)

3M, Columbus, OH, United States


Job Description:

Job Title

Pro Paint Sales Specialist

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

Field Sales Representative

within 3M's Consumer Business Group Home Improvement division, 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:

Driving 3M sales and revenue to assigned distribution in managed territories

Managing multiple active sales opportunities at several end user sites and locations

Establishing and maintaining customer relationships through a comprehensive understanding of the customer’s business/sales models to help manage and influence end user purchase

Introducing new products and communicating promotions to relevant customers and prospects

Presenting and reinforcing 3M value proposition to differentiate 3M from competitive offerings

Maintaining and updating a working sales plan with strategies and tactics to achieve annual sales forecasts

Sharing best practices with the team to promote a positive team environment

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) from an accredited institution

One (1) year of combined experience in Outside Sales/Inside Sales in a private, public, government or military environment

Current, Valid Driver’s license is required

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

Account management experience Salesforce.com experience is desired.

Skills include solution selling, listening skills, gain commitment.

Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing work environment.

Strong organizational skills, with the ability to stay on tasks and maintain high productivity levels while working both in-field and home office.

Previous home improvement / construction related experience preferred.

The ability to speak English and Spanish fluently preferred.

Work location: Remote – Territory will cover Cleveland, OH

Travel: May include up to 50% Domestic

Relocation Assistance: Not authorized

Legal Authorization: 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.

Applicable to US Applicants Only: The expected compensation range for this position is $80,810 - $98,767, 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 02/24/2026 to 03/26/2026 or until filled

Responsibilities Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.

Safety and EHS 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 Pay & Benefits Overview: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/

3M does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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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