Internship - 2025 Undergraduate Sales Intern - Safety & Industrial Business Group (SIBG)

Job Description:

Internship - 2025 Undergraduate Sales Intern - Safety & Industrial Business Group (SIBG)

The role of Undergraduate Sales Intern is intended to start in Summer 2025.

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 diversity of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers.

About the Safety & Industrial Business Group:

The Safety and Industrial Business Group (SIBG) at 3M offers a diverse range of products designed to enhance safety, productivity, and efficiency across various industries. Key product categories include personal safety (respiratory, hearing, eye, and fall protection), abrasives (coated, bonded, and non-woven), adhesives and tapes (industrial adhesives and various tapes), electrical markets (electrical tapes, wire connectors, and cable management), automotive aftermarket (collision repair and automotive tapes and adhesives), and industrial and safety markets (safety solutions and industrial maintenance products).

An internship is a temporary position within 3M. Interns typically work a full-time schedule throughout a 10-12 week assignment. This position is limited to working 899 hours per service credit year.

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 Undergraduate Sales Intern in our Safety & Industrial Business Group (SIBG), 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:

• Developing basic understanding of product lines, customer segments and their needs, competitive products, prices and policies.

• Taking advantage of initial and ongoing training opportunities and exposure to senior leadership.

• Working on projects that represent real challenges faced by 3M’s business units.

Projects may be in one of the following areas:

The Sales Operations Specialist plays a crucial role in supporting the sales team by optimizing processes, managing data, and providing strategic insights. This position involves working closely with sales, marketing, and training departments to enhance sales productivity and efficiency.

• Sales Support: Assist the sales team in achieving sales objectives and managing customer accounts.

• Process Optimization: Analyze and document sales processes, recommending improvements for efficiency and standardization.

• Data Management: Manage and analyze sales data to provide actionable insights and support decision-making.

• Training and Development: Collaborate with the training department to develop and deliver standardized training content and sales enablement materials.

• Project Management: Support special projects and strategic initiatives led by the Regional Sales Manager.

The Sales Enablement Specialist is responsible for enhancing the productivity and effectiveness of the sales team by providing them with the necessary tools, resources, and training. This role involves close collaboration with sales, marketing, and training departments to develop and implement strategies that drive sales performance and business growth.

• Training and Development: Design and deliver comprehensive training programs to equip the sales team with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed.

• Content Creation: Develop and maintain standardized sales content, including presentations, proposals, and value proposition messaging.

• Process Optimization: Analyze and refine sales processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

• Sales Tools Management: Implement and manage sales tools and technologies to support the sales team in their daily activities.

• Performance Analysis: Monitor and analyze sales performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and provide actionable insights.

• Collaboration: Work closely with the marketing team to ensure alignment of sales and marketing strategies and initiatives.

The Inside and Field Sales Specialist encompasses both inside and field sales responsibilities, aimed at driving business growth and enhancing customer relationships.

• Inside Sales:

  • Support outside s