Collision Customer Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Oversee sales initiatives for all 3M products and portfolios within the collision repair segment of 3M’s Automotive Aftermarket Division (US).

• Execute sales programs, plans, and policies as agreed upon with your direct supervisor.

• Establish priorities, frequencies, and call patterns to optimize effective and productive sales efforts.

• Assist in headquarters, regional, and zone campaigns, initiatives, and priorities.

• Develop business plans for end users and offer solutions to everyday challenges.

• Monitor and evaluate all sales activities using 3M’s customer relationship management (CRM) tool.

• Operate a company vehicle while adhering to pre-employment and ongoing motor vehicle history review standards.

• Abide by corporate policies, procedures, and security protocols.

• Adhere to safety regulations, identify hazards, and participate in ongoing improvement initiatives.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution, completed and verified before starting, along with two years of sales and/or Automotive Aftermarket industry experience; OR a high school diploma from an accredited institution, completed and verified prior to employment, plus six or more years of sales experience in lieu of the bachelor’s degree requirement.

• A current and valid driver’s license.

• Must have legal authorization to work in the country of employment without requiring sponsorship for employment visa status.

• Technical knowledge and expertise in the automotive repair industry.

• Strong financial understanding.

• Ability to build relationships and a competitive spirit.

• Organizational skills and self-motivated qualities.

• Proficient time and territory management abilities.

• Experience in adjacent markets such as industrial, marine, government, or aerospace.

• Familiarity with digital solutions including inventory management, calibration, or estimating.

• Background as a manufacturing sales professional or distribution sales professional.

• Proven experience in product demonstrations to key stakeholders or influencers.

• Experience with Salesforce.com or other CRM tools.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive base pay along with variable incentive pay, if eligible.

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision coverage.

• Health Savings Accounts.

• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health Care & Dependent Care.

• Disability Benefits.

• Life Insurance.

• Optional Voluntary Benefits.

• Paid Absences.

• Retirement Benefits.

• Relocation Assistance may be provided.

• Company vehicle.

• Up to 25% domestic travel.