Food Safety Field Sales Representative (Chicagoland, N. Illinois and Southern WI) at USA 3M Company in Madison, Wisconsin

Job Description:

Job Description:

Food Safety Field Sales Representative 

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 diversity of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with 93,000 other curious, creative 3Mers.

“For more than 30 years at 3M, I’ve seen firsthand how it’s a place where curious, creative and collaborative people thrive and build a rewarding career. As a leader in this company, my goal is to ensure each 3Mer sees and feels the positive impact we’re making around the world” – Mike Roman, chief executive officer and chairman, 3M
 
This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military environments to a 3M career.

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

As a 3M Food Safety Field Sales Representative, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the worlds.  Here you will make an impact by:

• Managing Midwest Territory of SW Wisconsin, N. Illinois and E. Iowa Territory to drive and support growth with 3M Food Safety Products


• Implementing and executing on business priorities


• Delivering on financial and forecast expectations 


• Conducting business planning to drive growth with direct, indirect (channel), Key Accounts and focused market segments


• Developing sales strategies and adjust to meet changing market and competitive conditions for complex product lines and working cross functionally with other business disciplines

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


• Two (2) years of sales experience in a private, public, government or military environment 


• Two (2) years of direct B2B sales experience in a technical and/or food industry 


• Current, Valid Driver’s license is required, as you will be issued a company vehicle for this position 

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

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Microbiology, Science or Sales is preferred


• Food Safety industry experience 


• Pathogen testing products background


• Laboratory sales experience is preferred


• Successful history of time and territory management


• Successful sales performance and territory track record or meeting / exceeding forecast


• Attention to detail, critical thinking,  


• Experience using Sales Force.com or other Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software


• Experience with "Solution Selling" methodologies


• Strong computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office

Territory: Chicagoland, Northern IL, Southern WI

Travel: May include up to 50% Domestic Travel 
Relocation Assistance: Is not 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. 
 
Resources for You 
For more details on what happens before, during and after the interview process, check out the Insights for Candidates page at 3M.com/careers.

Learn more about 3M’s creative solutions to the world’s problems at www.3M.com or on Twitter @3M.

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

3M is an equal opportunity employer.  3M  will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

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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