As a Sales Representative for 3M's Abrasive Systems Division in Norway, you will drive sales growth for 3M’s innovative abrasive products, including 3M™ Cubitron™ 3 and 3M™ Scotch-Brite™, within the metal industry. You will manage your own territory, build customer relationships, and collaborate with channel partners across Norway.
What You'll Do
- Lead and develop your own territory and create your pipeline of opportunities through interactions with relevant B2B end users predominantly within the metal industry.
- Develop and maintain market, industry and product knowledge.
- Engage in and proactively support any national ASD (Abrasive Systems Division) marketing promotions or sales programs.
- Create close working relationships with 3M channel partners and their sales organisations to built agreed call plans to relevant end users, as well as support on jointly agreed 3M promotional activities.
What We're Looking For
- Minimum 5 years of B2B sales experience in industrial markets
- Pro-active, results focused self-starter with a passion for sales and exceeding targets.
- Organized with ability to work with others as well as alone to meet deadlines
- Strong communication, questioning and listening skills
- Good English – verbal and written
Nice to Have
- IT literate - Proficient in use of IT tools, Excel, Word, Powerpoint. CRM
- Knowledge in metal industry
Technical Stack
- Excel
- Word
- PowerPoint
- CRM
Team & Environment
- Part of a North European 3M ASD organization with 7 colleagues in the Nordic Countries
- Team size: 25
- Reporting to: Nordic Sales Manager, located in Denmark
Benefits & Compensation
- Field based role with home office for administrative activities
- Opportunity to work with one of the strongest abrasive brands in the world
- Part of a North European team with regional collaboration
- Support for national marketing promotions and sales programs
- Access to 3M’s innovative product portfolio including 3M™ Cubitron™ 3 and 3M™ Scotch-Brite™
- Resources and guidance through the interview process via 3M.com/careers
- Interaction with Max, 3M’s AI Virtual Assistant, for interview scheduling and support
Work Mode
- Onsite role with field-based work
- Locations: Norway (preferably Oslo area or in the Møre & Romsdal county)
- Field based with home office for administrative work; average of 5-7 overnights per month for customer visits
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.
