Abrasives Systems Specialist - Orange County, CA & L.A. County South

3M is hiring an Abrasives Systems Specialist - Orange County, CA & L.A. County South for a remote role open to applicants in United States. It pays $90k-$110k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on 3M.

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Level rates this role Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
This is listed as a remote role.
The posting mentions Salesforce, sales and account management among its tools and skills.
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Drive sales, customer acquisition, and growth initiatives for abrasives systems products across designated territories.

Salesforce

salesaccount-managementb2b-salesproduct-demonstrationsstrategic-planning

Job Description:

Abrasives Systems Specialist - Orange County, CA & L.A. County South

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 Abrasives 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:

Being accountable for the Abrasives & Tools forecast attainment within the Abrasives Systems Division (ASD)
Leading and driving the execution of ASD's key growth initiatives and strategies in Southern California, including with specific coverage in Orange County and part of L.A. County.
Developing customers and application processes to drive the growth of the Abrasives & Tools portfolio.
Delivering documented cost savings
Collaborating with the Abrasives Division marketing, technical service, and leadership team to drive growth programs
Supporting ISMC National Account Team on strategic ASD growth initiatives
Understanding and driving pipeline opportunities, strategic planning for new opportunities and regular business reviews relative to key markets and key end-user customers
Develop sales strategies and adjust to meeting changing market and competitive conditions for complex product lines.
Work cross-functionally with all ASD business disciplines.

Manage a dynamic territory to drive growth with ASD products.

Implement and execute business priorities.
Support and engage channel, end users, and critical accounts with daily sales calls on medium-large customers, corner office meetings, and production floor interaction.
Prepare and conduct presentations/product demos at distributor partner and end-user customer locations (business reviews, product training, etc.).
Daily account management using Salesforce.com.
Collaborate with 3M support network to maximize partnership with customers

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:

High school diploma (completed and verified before start) with five (5) years of field sales experience in a private, public, government or military environment

Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) and One (1) year of field sales experience in a private, public, government or military environment

AND

Current, valid Driver’s License

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

Master's degree in Business from an accredited institution (completed and verified prior to start

Five (5) years of field sales experience in a private, public, government or military environment
Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Work location: Remote, Orange County, CA and L.A. County South

Travel: May include up to 20% domestic overnight travel within the 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 $90,361 - $110,442, 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/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/.

Good Faith Posting Date Range 09/24/2026 To 10/24/2026 Or until filled

All US-based 3M full time employees will need to sign an employee agreement as a condition of employment with 3M. This agreement lays out key terms on using 3M Confidential Information and Trade Secrets. It also has provisions discussing conflicts of interest and how inventions are assigned. Employees that are Job Grade 7 or equivalent and above may also have obligations to not compete against 3M or solicit its employees or customers, both during their employment, and for a period after they leave 3M.

Learn more about 3M’s creative solutions to the world’s problems at www.3M.com or on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @3M.

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/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/

3M does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Please note: your application may not be considered if you do not provide your education and work history, either by: 1) uploading a resume, or 2) entering the information into the application fields directly.

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How we rate this

Abrasives Systems Specialist - Orange County, CA & L.A. County South at 3M rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

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Key facts

Abrasives Systems Specialist - Orange County, CA & L.A. County South is an open job at 3M.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The listed salary is $90k-$110k a year.
The role is based in Remote - California and is marked remote.
The job was posted on September 24, 2026.
Seniority: mid.
Applications are handled by 3M. Apply on 3M

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