Regional Distribution Leader (Account Manager)

September 21, 2026

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<div>Job Description:Regional Distribution Leader (Account Manager)The Impact You’ll Make in this RoleAs a 3M Regional Distribution Leader for the Electrical Markets 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:<ul><li>Grow 3M business through key distribution partners by identifying sales, conversion, and growth opportunities. </li><li>Deliver the 3M EMD value proposition while building strong relationships across distributors and customer organizations. </li><li>Execute distributor business plans through QBRs, inventory management, contracts, RFQs, and commercial activities. </li><li>Lead marketing, promotional, training, merchandising, and sales initiatives to drive demand and customer engagement. </li><li>Conduct regular distributor visits to support sales growth, product adoption, and operational excellence. </li><li>Partner with cross-functional teams to achieve revenue, growth, and customer success objectives.</li></ul>Your Skills and Expertise To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:<ul><li>Bachelors degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start)</li><li>Two (2) years of direct sales experience in a private, public, government or military environment</li></ul>Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:<ul><li>Experience selling products within the greater Baltimore market. </li><li>Two (2)+ years of sales, marketing, distribution, or channel management experience. </li><li>Proficiency with Salesforce.com, Microsoft Excel, and data-driven selling techniques. </li><li>Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-management skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all organizational levels. </li><li>Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, product lines, customer segments, and distribution channels. </li><li>Experience with strategic account management, pricing, profitability analysis, and business planning.</li><li>Previous experience calling on strategic accounts or influencing/building account support base. Proficient business acumen to include working with pricing, customer total profitability, and financial impact of business decision on distribution. </li></ul>Work location: <ul><li>Remote based </li><li>Sales Territory: Maryland, Washington DC, Delaware and Virginia</li></ul>Travel: May include up to 50% overnight travelRelocation Assistance: Maybe AuthorizedMust be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).Supporting Your Well-being3M 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 MaxFor assistance with searching through our current job openings or for more information about all things 3M, visit Max, our virtual recruitingApplicable 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 candidates 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: Faith Posting Date Range 09/17/2026 To 10/17/2026 Or until filledPlease 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.</div>

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