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3M

Manager, Emerging Defense & Sustainment Sales

3M

. Lead and coordinate engagement with emerging defense prime contractors .

Posted 9/28/2026full-timeRemote • Minnesota • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $164,612 - $201,193 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic key account management, particularly within the defense, military, and aerospace sectors. Proven ability to develop executive relationships and influence decision-making while ensuring compliance with U.S. Government regulations.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Strategic Key Account ManagementExperience in Defense, Military, or Aerospace MarketsNegotiating and Managing AgreementsEngaging with Executive LevelsKnowledge of 3M Company and Technology

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Hard Skills
Account ManagementSales Strategy DevelopmentProject LeadershipMarket AnalysisRelationship BuildingTechnical Product RepresentationCompliance with U.S. Export ControlEnvironmental Health and Safety Standards
Soft Skills
Influencing SkillsCommunication SkillsInterpersonal Skills
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor’s DegreeAdvanced Degree in Business or Technical FieldCurrent Valid Driver’s License
Industry Keywords
Defense Prime ContractorsC-Suite EngagementGovernment Department of DefenseU.S. Person StatusComplex End User Accounts

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead and coordinate engagement with emerging defense prime contractors
  • Develop relationships at all levels of a key account, including executive and C-Suite
  • Identify, influence, and lead mutually beneficial projects with emerging defense-related opportunities
  • Determine competitive share opportunities and create plans to win share
  • Develop and execute strategic and operational account plans
  • Provide key account support and remain available as needed
  • Travel domestically up to 50%
  • Comply with corporate policies, procedures, security standards, and safety requirements
  • Contribute to 3M’s Environmental Health and Safety culture

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start)
  • Seven (7) years of experience selling and managing relationships with large and complex end user accounts in a private, public, government, or military environment
  • Experience in space, military or aerospace markets
  • Current, valid Driver’s License
  • Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status
  • Must satisfy U.S. Export Control and U.S. Government Department of Defense requirements regarding U.S. person status
  • Advanced degree in business or technical from an accredited institution
  • Ten (10) years’ experience with strategic key account management
  • Experience and demonstrated success in representing technical products and materials
  • Demonstrated success in working with the US Department of Defense
  • Experience in negotiating and managing agreements
  • Experience engaging with and influencing executive levels of organizations
  • Knowledge of 3M Company and technology

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Medical, Dental & Vision
  • Health Savings Accounts
  • Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Disability Benefits
  • Life Insurance
  • Voluntary Benefits
  • Paid Absences
  • Retirement Benefits
  • Company vehicle
  • Relocation may be authorized
  • Variable incentive pay, if eligible