Job Description:
Zone Sales Manager - Pacific Northwest and Western Canada
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 3M Zone Sales Manager, 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:
- Leading and coaching a team of Collision Customer Specialists
- Implementing business plans for assigned geography based on division priorities
- Determining zone sales team activities that drive key priorities to meet division objectives
- Supporting Regional Distribution Leader’s and Key Account Channel Managers with distribution training and execution of end-user pull-through programs.
- Driving results based upon the business’ operational plan, team objectives, and individual expectations
- Serve as an escalation point and strategic advisor to support customer satisfaction, retention, and long-term growth.
- Guide team members in developing and executing account plans aligned with operational and strategic business objectives.
- Foster strong, executive‑level (“corner office”) relationships with key stakeholders across customer organizations.
- Champion a cross-functional approach by collaborating effectively with Sales, Marketing, Operations, Supply Chain, and Leadership Teams.
- Collaborate closely with division leadership to define and execute strategic priorities for assigned team of key account managers and MSO accounts, leveraging data and customer insights to shape annual sales objectives, operational plans, and long‑range strategic initiatives.
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:
- High School Diploma/GED or higher (completed and verified prior to start) and five (5) years of sales and management experience in a private, public, government or military environment
OR
- Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution and three (3) years of sales and management experience 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:
- Five (5) years of sales and management in a private, public, government or military environment
- Skills include Power Bi, Salesforce, Microsoft 360 Applications
- Supervisory experience with direct reports
- Skilled in financial analytics, collision repair products and process
- Experience in Salesforce CRM, Power Bi, and Microsoft 360
- Communication and presentation skills
- MBA
Work location:
- Work location: Western USA/ Canada (WA, OR, CO, UT, ID, MT, WY, and Canadian Provinces of British Columbia and Alberta).
- Travel: May include up to [50%][domestic/international]
- Relocation: 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 $188,251 - $230,084, 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 04/06/2026 To 05/06/2026 Or until filledAll 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.Learn more about 3M’s creative solutions to the world’s problems at www.3M.com or on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @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/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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