Regional Distribution Leader, 3M Safety & Industrial Market Center (Houston)

Job Description: Regional Distribution Leader 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 GIC US Regional Distribution Leader, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by: Leading as the Regional Distribution Leader for assigned distributor partner accounts worth $40M+ Determining direction and priorities with full accountability for results for assigned distributor partner accounts Identifying and defining market/product opportunities to meet sales and growth objectives, i.e. category management and shelf conversion Building strong distributor partners, customer relationships and trust Build and execute Joint Business Plan with channel partners Manage Customer Incentive Plan and process with channel partners Managing cross sell, churn, NPIs, sales targets for territory within the sales function, including contract sales, field sales, sales support, sales reporting, business intelligence, customer relationship management, territory planning/mapping/ forecasting, sales prospecting, sales rep issue resolution, sales and SPA inquiries, sample orders, order expedites, and CRM entries Winning Attitude 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) Three (3) years of customer service, account management, outside or inside sales, or channel/distributor partner experience in a private, public, government or military environment Current, valid Driver’s License Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include: Demonstrated ability to develop and execute business plans that align with organizational goals and drive measurable results. Proven experience influencing and managing stakeholders, teams, or business partners to achieve shared objectives. Strong knowledge of distribution channels, processes, and go-to-market strategies. Ability to work effectively across functions, including sales, marketing, operations, supply chain, and customer-facing teams. Experience using Salesforce.com or similar CRM platforms to manage customer information, sales activity, reporting, and pipeline visibility. Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced, matrixed business environment. Work location: Remote Field Sales- Houston, South Texas Travel: May include up to 30% domestic Relocation Assistance: 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. Chat with Max For assistance with searching through our current job openings or for more information about all things 3M, visit Max, our virtual recruiting assistant on 3M.com/careers. Applicable to US Applicants Only: The expected compensation range for this position is $142,479 - $174,141, 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: Good Faith Posting Date Range 10/14/2026 To 11/13/2026 Or until filled All 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 global challenges at or on Twitter @3M or @3MNews. 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. Pay & Benefits Overview: #J-18808-Ljbffr 3M