Global Commercial Vehicle Sales Leader

3M is hiring a Global Commercial Vehicle Sales Leader for a remote role open to applicants in United States. It pays $188k-$230k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on 3M.

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Little AI ●○○○ is how Level rates this sales role: aI is not part of the work.
The listed pay starts 34% above the typical sales posting on Level.
The posting lists this role as remote.
Tools and skills the posting cites include Salesforce, sales management and key account management.
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Lead global commercial vehicle sales teams and drive strategic account growth across OEM and Tier 1 markets.

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Job Description:

Job Title: Global Commercial Vehicle Sales Leader

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 a Global Commercial Vehicle Leader, 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:

Leading and developing a global Commercial Vehicle sales organization, including coaching Key Account Managers across North America, Latin America, and EMEA and establishing clear commercial priorities, account strategies, and growth plans.

Developing and executing customer growth strategies for major Commercial Vehicle OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, expanding relationships across engineering, procurement, manufacturing, quality, and executive leadership while identifying whitespace and broader 3M portfolio opportunities.

Driving strategic account development and sustainable growth with key OEMs such as Daimler Truck, PACCAR, International, Volvo Trucks, MAN, Iveco, and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, along with Tier 1 suppliers including Knorr-Bremse, Dana, Tenneco, ConMet, FORVIA, and Grammer.

Advancing commercial excellence through complex negotiations, pricing and margin initiatives, disciplined Salesforce and account-planning practices, robust pipeline management, accurate forecasting, and data-based decisions supporting annual operating plan objectives.

Influencing and aligning Product Management, Application Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, Marketing, and Business Development teams to translate global strategy into executable customer plans and profitable revenue growth.

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 or higher (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution.
Ten (10) years of commercial, sales, account management, or business development 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 in the Commercial Vehicle industry managing and growing relationships with OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers.
Experience leading customer-facing sales or account management teams and influencing across highly cross-functional, matrixed organizations.
Experience leading strategic customer relationships and complex commercial negotiations, supported by strong business and financial acumen and the ability to analyze customer, market, pipeline, and profitability data.
Established relationships with major Commercial Vehicle OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers.
Experience leading multi-regional account teams and supporting customers across multiple global regions.
Demonstrated record of delivering profitable revenue growth, market expansion, and increased portfolio penetration.
Strong understanding of OEM and Tier 1 purchasing, engineering, and manufacturing processes, with the technical aptitude to engage engineering and manufacturing organizations.

Work location: Remote within the United States

Travel: May include up to 40% domestic and international

Relocation: Not 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 $188,251 - $230,084, 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 10/27/2026 To 11/26/2026 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

Global Commercial Vehicle Sales Leader 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

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Key facts

Global Commercial Vehicle Sales Leader is an open job at 3M.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The listed salary is $188k-$230k a year.
The role is based in Remote - Minnesota and is marked remote.
The job was posted on October 27, 2026.
Seniority: lead.
Applications are handled by 3M. Apply on 3M

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Sales ManagementKey Account ManagementNegotiationForecastingB2b SalesSalesforce

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Pay

This job starts at: $188k
Typical sales job: $141k

This posting starts 34% above the typical sales job. See sales jobs

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