Converter Market Specialist – Automotive (m/f/*)

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 Converter Market Specialist for IATD , you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by: Leading strategic account management and Joint Business Planning for assigned converter accounts to drive profitable growth Implementing sales strategies that increase share of wallet across existing converters and unlock new business opportunities Determining customer needs, specification opportunities, and value drivers across the automotive converter ecosystem Supporting projects from concept development through qualification, commercialization, and final delivery Communicating differentiated technical and commercial value propositions to converters, end users, and internal stakeholders Collaborating with cross-functional teams including sales, DSS, AE, portfolio, and partnering divisions to deliver customer solutions effectively and on time Promoting the full 3M portfolio to accelerate sales growth, New Product Introduction targets, and customer success Sharing market intelligence, competitive insights, and customer feedback to support strategic decision-making and portfolio positioning Your Skills and Expertise To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M is looking for candidates who meet following minimum requirements: Bachelor’s degree preferably in Science, Engineering, or Business Administration Significant experience in sales, business development, or strategic account management Strong understanding of the automotive ecosystem, including tiers, OEMs, supply chains, and specification-driven selling Proven track record of consistently delivering sales growth and managing complex customer relationships Strong communication, networking, influencing, and stakeholder management skills Excellent sales planning, execution, pipeline management, forecasting, and opportunity management capabilities Strong analytical and data-driven problem-solving skills with solid commercial and financial acumen Fluent in both German and English Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include: Experience working with converter-focused 3M product portfolios and application-based solutions Experience within the converter market Demonstrated agility, accountability, customer focus, and ability to navigate complex market landscapes and supply chains Job specifics: Location Information: Germany, ideally Central or Southern Germany Travel expectations: May include up to 70% domestic travel Full time Does this opportunity and our innovative 3M culture align with your career aspirations? If so, we encourage you to apply and embark on a journey of creativity and growth with us. We look forward to hearing from you! PLEASE APPLY UPLOADING YOUR RESUME IN ENGLISH. THANK YOU! Target Job Grade: S4. 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. Application Process: Please inform your current supervisor of your application. Typically, employees will need to have completed two years in their current role before being able to apply for an internal vacancy. More information in the Global Recruitment Standard . If you have any questions regarding the content of the position, please contact the Hiring Manager. If you have any questions regarding the recruiting process, please contact the Recruiter. Learn more about 3M’s creative solutions to the world’s problems at www.3M.com or on Twitter @3M. 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 (link here) and Privacy Policy (link here) . Before submitting your application, you will be asked to confirm your agreement with the terms.