Job Description:

Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Specialist (Remote – Seattle Area, Washington)

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 an Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Specialist, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:

• Meeting or exceeding designated sales targets in your assigned sales territory
• Driving improved customer product design, assembly and manufacturing processes which generate value for both our customers and 3M
• Creating, advancing and closing a healthy opportunity pipeline
• Prospecting for new growth opportunities with both new and current 3M customers.
• Sharing key market insights with Industrial Adhesives & Tapes Division peers, portfolio managers, marketing, application engineers and leadership
• Collaborating with our divisional Business Development Team to drive revenue growth through priority end-user customers, markets and initiatives
• Engaging local 3M distribution partners to execute growth strategies and programs

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 (completed and verified prior to start)
• Two (2) years of relevant work 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:

• Experience articulating value propositions and system-selling
• Understanding of (or commitment to learn) manufacturing and assembly processes
• Relentless prospecting and business development
• Product demonstration skills and competence
• Strong track record of collaboration and cross-functional teamwork to win
• Demonstrated creativity to solve problems
• Highly-skilled networking proficiency

Work location:

Location: Seattle metro area, Western Washington

Territory: Remote Based - responsible for Western WA and parts of Central WA

Travel: May include up to 10% overnights in sales territory

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. 

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Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $113,752 - $139,031, 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: https://www.3m.com/3M/enUS/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/.

Good Faith Posting Date Range 01/08/2026 To 02/07/2026 Or until filled

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

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.

Pay & Benefits Overview: https://www.3m.com/3M/enUS/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/

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