Area Sales Manager - Automotive Aftermarket | Bangalore

3M is hiring an Area Sales Manager - Automotive Aftermarket | Bangalore for a remote role open to applicants in India. Level rates it ; you can apply on 3M.

Level's read on this job

On Level's scale, this sales role is Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
This is listed as a remote role.
The posting mentions sales management, b2b sales and automotive aftermarket among its tools and skills.
Level classes it as a mid-level role.
3M has 759 other open roles on Level.

AI in this role

Manage the Pro Care business and drive growth across AOEM-authorized dealerships for 3M in Bangalore.

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Job Description:

Manage the Pro Care business based out of Bangalore.
Drive growth for Pro Care businesses across AOEM-authorized dealerships.
Work closely with 3M-authorized channel partners to achieve primary sales targets.
Drive secondary sales at the dealership level through regular engagement, follow-ups, and business planning.
Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders at dealerships, including Dealer Principals, Service Heads, Body Shop Managers, and Parts Managers.
Identify new business opportunities and improve product penetration across assigned accounts.
Ensure timely order planning, execution, and coordination with channel partners.
Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and customer requirements to support business growth.
Conduct regular dealership visits to review performance, resolve concerns, and strengthen engagement.
Support new product introductions and ensure adoption of relevant 3M solutions at dealership level.

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How we rate this

Area Sales Manager - Automotive Aftermarket | Bangalore 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.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

Levels come from how often the tools, models and workflows of the role are named in the posting itself. Read the description and count the AI tools, models and workflows it names.

Key facts

Area Sales Manager - Automotive Aftermarket | Bangalore is an open job at 3M.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The role is based in IN, Bangalore Kar and is marked remote.
The job was posted on October 6, 2026.
Seniority: mid.
Applications are handled by 3M. Apply on 3M

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Skills and AI tools this role asks for

Sales ManagementB2b SalesAutomotive AftermarketRelationship ManagementAccount Management

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Pay

Typical sales job: $141k

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