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Sales Specialist – Design Solutions – France & Spain (M/F/*)

Madrid, Spain·Competitive·On-site

Added 29 days ago

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Job description

3M has a long-standing reputation as a company committed to innovation. We provide the freedom to explore and encourage curiosity and creativity. We gain new insight from diverse thinking, and take risks on new ideas. Here, you can apply your talent in bold ways that matter.

Impact you will have in this role

As a Sales Specialist for Design Solutions within the Industrial Adhesives and Tapes division in France and Spain, you will have the opportunity to leverage your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people in the world.

Here, you will make an impact:

  • Leading technical specification activities ("design-in") within customer R&D centers to ensure the specification of 3M Adhesives and Tapes solutions in France and Spain
  • Driving growth with a primary focus on automotive accounts, while also developing opportunities in other high-growth sub-segments (medical devices, robotics, energy storage, etc.)
  • Building and maintaining strong relationships with R&D engineers, designers, and key decision-makers at OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, understanding their needs and proposing tailored design solutions
  • Identifying and developing new business opportunities in the automotive sector and other high-growth sub-segments through account targeting, pipeline building, and technical specification selling
  • Conducting competitive and technological market intelligence to stay informed of industry trends, technologies, market players, and application needs, in order to effectively position 3M design solutions
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth technical integration and optimal support during the design, validation, and implementation phases of 3M adhesive solutions
  • Achieving and exceeding commercial targets through effective management of the pipeline, projects, and CRM across the France and Spain territory
  • Developing and enhancing your product knowledge and understanding of design principles to effectively promote 3M technologies and innovations in the adhesives and tapes field
  • Presenting technical concepts and leading design workshops to influence specifications and demonstrate product benefits
  • Participating in industry events, conferences, and customer innovation days to expand your network, identify opportunities, and generate leads
  • Maintaining daily updates of CRM tools for design activities, projects, and commercial opportunities
  • Collaborating with marketing, product development, and cross-functional teams to share customer feedback and contribute to the development of new solutions

Your skills and expertise

To succeed in this role from day one, 3M is looking for candidates with the following qualifications:

  • Master's degree or engineering diploma (Bac+5) in engineering sciences (mechanical, materials, chemistry, or equivalent technical field)
  • Proven experience in technical sales, business development, or application engineering within the automotive industry and/or relevant high-growth industrial segments
  • Demonstrated experience in securing technical specification projects ("design-in") or validated specifications with automotive OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, or comparable industrial customers
  • Proven ability to develop business across multi-country territories, ideally including France and/or Spain
  • Confirmed experience working with cross-functional teams (marketing, R&D, production, supply chain) to support the introduction of new products
  • Strong knowledge of major automotive OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and the broader automotive supply chain
  • Knowledge of advanced materials, assembly solutions (adhesives and tapes), NVH, thermal management, lightweight structures, or related design engineering applications is an asset
  • Experience or understanding of high-growth segments such as medical devices, robotics, energy storage, or industrial automation is an asset
  • Experience in an international, innovation-driven environment
  • Fluency in English as well as French or Spanish

Job details

  • Job scope: France and Spain, with potential additional support for other Southern European markets in specific cases
  • Travel: Up to 40% domestic and international travel
  • Job type: Hybrid / Field-based
  • Work schedule: Full-time

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Does this opportunity align with your career aspirations and our innovative culture at 3M?

If so, we encourage you to apply and embark on a journey of creativity and growth with us.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Resources for You

For more details on what to expect before, during, and after the interview process, visit the "Insights for Candidates" page on 3M.com/careers. If you have any other questions, please contact Max (our virtual AI assistant) via our Careers page. Max will also be your primary contact for interview scheduling if you are selected for that stage: please be prepared to interact with him.

Learn more about 3M's creative solutions to the world's problems at www.3M.com or on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @3M.Safety is a core value at 3M. All employees are expected to contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.At 3M, we believe diversity & inclusion are essential to innovation. We seek and value differences in people! This Job ad is addressed to all potential candidates. As an equal opportunity employer 3M will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race/ethnicity, nationality, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy/maternity-related matters, age or disability, or any other relevant characteristic protected under applicable local law.

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