Industrial and Energy Account Representative

Job Description:

  • Promote 3M™ Advanced Materials products in Industrial and Energy markets
  • Generate end-use material approvals for products used in Industrial and Energy applications
  • Lead spec-in activity of Advanced Materials products with OEMs and tier suppliers
  • Implement action plans for material approvals
  • Provide market intelligence for setting appropriate strategies and tactics
  • Support internal promotion of Advanced Materials products
  • Collaborate with innovative teams globally

Requirements:

  • Current, valid Driver’s License
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution
  • Seven (7) years of experience in the Industrial, Energy, Aerospace, Automotive and/or defense industry as an Application/Product Development Engineer or Materials Engineer or Sales Engineer in a private, public, government or military environment
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical or Materials Engineering from an accredited university
  • Ten (10) years of Industrial and/or experience primarily in the area of materials engineering.
  • Experience working with the senior management of a large corporation.
  • Understanding of Industrial specification process.
  • Experience in technical support activities with customers
  • Experience in part design, development and validation
  • Strong problem solving/troubleshooting skills
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills (verbal and written)
  • Strong people skills and ability to work with cross-functional team
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and accommodate changing circumstances
  • Proven leadership skills
  • Ability to work with conflicting, delayed or ambiguous information.

Benefits:

  • Medical, Dental & Vision
  • Health Savings Accounts
  • Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Disability Benefits
  • Life Insurance
  • Voluntary Benefits
  • Paid Absences
  • Retirement Benefits
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