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.
Job Description
The Impact You’ll Make in this Role
As a New Business Development Manager (m/f/*) for UK and Ireland, you will be focused on accelerating growth through the identification and acquisition of new accounts beyond the reach of our established National Account Manager team.
In this role you will work across all channels of primarily Retail and Home Improvement, identifying, prioritizing and opening new business opportunities by leveraging our category management processes to build compelling business cases through a clear understanding of retailer strategy, shopper insights, data analytics and trade activation. This is a ‘hunter’ sales role, achieving aggressive growth targets through new departments and new accounts which will include target areas across online and in-store partners in all channels.
Here, You Will Make An Impact By
* Identify new account and/or market opportunities, unmet customer needs, and emerging trends within the consumer sector and channels to drive growth
* Develop business cases, financial models, and commercialization strategies for new growth initiatives
* Lead cross-functional teams across marketing, supply chain, and sales to advance new business opportunities
* Evaluate potential partnerships, alliances, and licensing opportunities to support growth
* Conduct competitive analysis and market assessments to guide strategic decisions
* Support pilot launches, testing, and validation of new products or business models
* Present recommendations, progress updates, and business plans to Consumer Business Group (CBG) leadership
* Ensure alignment with 3M’s innovation, brand, category management principles and compliance standards
Your Skills And Expertise
* Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution, preferably in Business Management fields
* Experience in business development, product commercialization, strategic marketing, or similar roles
* Strong analytical, communication, and project leadership skills.
* Sales management and/or work experience in the Retail/ FMCG market
Additional knowledge / nice-to-have skills / preferred qualifications
* Experience in consumer products or related industries
* Background in innovation management, market development, or strategic partnerships
* Ability to work effectively with cross-functional global teams
* Category Development Management knowledge and application examples
* Negotiations Skills Certification (e.g. GAP)
Job Specifics
* Travel: May include between 25% to 50% domestic and international travel within UK & Ireland depending on customer requirements. This will vary week to week.
* Role Location: UK
* Ideal candidate location: UK
Do you want to join us?
We look forward to hearing from you!
Information only for internal candidates: Target Job Grade: 10/11. Please note that the Job Grade provided indicates the target 3M Global Job Grade range and may vary depending on the skills and competencies of the candidate and local compensation guidelines.
We believe diversity & inclusion are essential to innovation. 3M is an equal opportunity employer and 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.
Please be advised that your application may not be considered if you do not provide your education and work history, either by uploading a resume or entering the information into the application fields directly.
3M Global Terms of Use and Privacy Statement: Carefully read these Terms of Use before using this website. Your access to and use of this website and application for a job at 3M are conditioned on your acceptance and compliance with these terms. Please click on the following links and select the country where you are applying for employment to review the applicable Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
#J-18808-Ljbffr