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: Be part of a leading global company. 3M NZ Ltd is seeking an experienced salesperson to join our Personal Safety Division. Reporting to the NZ Regional Sales Manager you will have territory responsibility to grow and achieve sales targets whilst supporting 3M Channel Partners and end user customers who use our range of innovative Personal Protective Equipment. Role and Responsibilities + Achieve Personal Safety Division sales targets + Achieve individual Pipeline Targets for own territory NZ. Development and implementation of sales plan to manage distributors and end users in territory + Prepare and deliver on sales territory sales plan in alignment with divisional goals + Development of new business within defined territory + Extensive field sales work including product training at end user customers covering a range of industries such as manufacturing, transportation, pharmaceuticals, food processing and healthcare + Develop network of industry contacts with participation and attendance in relevant industry associations + Role requires development of technical knowledge relating to our range of Personal Protective Equipment Qualification + Higher School Certificate or equivalent + Minimum 3 years in Professional Sales Role + Degree qualification preferred. No Specific Tertiary Qualifications required + High degree of computer literacy including Microsoft Word, Excel analysis & Powerpoint required + Experience in a PPE/Safety Sales Role preferred + Strong and consistent recent sales results + Strong selling and key account management skills + Strong verbal communication skills + Excellent Presentation Skills + Strong Listening Skills /Attention to detail + Confident manner with internal team and external customers + Problem solving ability & resourcefully innovative in order to fulfil customers requirements + Knowledge of Industrial products or terminology an advantage Location: South Auckland/Waikato region Worker Type; Permanent. Learn more about 3M’s creative solutions to the world’s problems at www.3M.com.au or on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @3M. 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. 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 access the linked document by clicking here (http://multimedia.3m.com/mws/media/1274940O/3m-jobs-country-data-privacy-statements-external.pdf) , select the country where you are applying for employment, and review. Before submitting your application, you will be asked to confirm your agreement with the terms.