Manager, Emerging Defense & Sustainment Sales

About the role

As a Manager, Emerging Defense & Sustainment Sales at 3M, you will lead engagement with emerging defense prime contractors and drive growth in the defense sector. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams worldwide and shape strategic plans to win market share.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate engagement with emerging defense prime contractors.
• Develop relationships at all levels of key accounts, including executive and C‑Suite.
• Identify, influence, and lead mutually beneficial projects with emerging defense opportunities.
• Determine competitive share opportunities and create plans to win share.
• Develop and execute strategic and operational plans for assigned accounts.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree or higher, completed and verified prior to start.
• Minimum seven years of experience selling and managing relationships with large, complex end‑user accounts in private, public, government, or military environments.
• Experience in space, military, or aerospace markets.
• Current, valid driver’s license and willingness to use a company vehicle.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

What we offer

• Competitive total compensation ranging from $164,612 to $201,193 per year.
• Company vehicle for business travel.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, disability, life insurance, paid absences, and retirement plans.