3M · 4 months ago
Internship - 2026 Undergraduate Field Sales Intern – Consumer Business Group (CBG)
US, Minnesota, Maplewood
Internship
Onsite
Intern
Start in 2026 Summer3M is a global company known for its innovative products that enhance daily lives. They are seeking an Undergraduate Field Sales Intern for Summer 2026, where the intern will work on projects that address real business challenges, gain exposure to sales objectives, and collaborate with experienced professionals in the Consumer Business Group.
AutomotiveCleaning ProductsConsultingElectronicsEnterprise SoftwareManufacturing
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Working on projects that represent real challenges faced by 3M’s business units
Taking advantage of initial and ongoing training opportunities and exposure to senior leadership
Achieving specific sales objectives and forecasted targets for assigned territory or account subset
Developing basic understanding of product lines, customer segments and their needs, competitive products, prices and policies
Territory Management: identify territory quadrants and create a coverage plan; conduct evaluation of competitive, penetration, and retention end-user accounts; identify appropriate key contacts within end-user accounts
Sales Planning: conducted thorough end-user account research; confirm scheduled appointments; established sales call objectives; prepare questions in advance; utilize product samples and literature when appropriate
Customer Focus: understand customer's organization and structure, manufacturing and distribution, brand strategy and customer
Selling Skills: understand the importance of listening skills within the sales process; ask probing questions to uncover customer needs; create a sense of urgency; gain objective factual information and details; determine end-user customer needs; maintain and grow customers through cross selling; maintain alignment between selling cycle and buying cycle, adjusting as required; relate relevant benefits and close the sale
Teamwork/Problem Solving: recognized and accepted team goal(s); demonstrated respect for and worked cooperatively with other team members; identified problems and their cause; persevered in solving problems; demonstrated a positive attitude; maintain a professional manner with customers and channel partners; displayed trust in other team members
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree, or higher, from an accredited institution
Current, Valid Driver's license is required, as you will be issued a company vehicle for this position
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status)
Preferred
Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree, or higher, Sales or Marketing from an accredited institution
Completed a minimum of junior year (6 semesters) by the start of the internship
Current cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
Completion of two of the required class in the major, minor or concentration
Strong time management skills, ability to analyze and solve complex problems, communicate well both verbally and in writing
Strong aptitude and desire for a career in sales
Benefits
3M provides eligible interns with a housing and transportation stipend in accordance with current policy.
3M offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially.
Company
3M is a global company that applies science to life, offering products and solutions across various industries.
Founded in 1902
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5MKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2024-03-13Grant· $5M
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
William Brown
Chief Executive Officer
John Banovetz
Senior Vice President for Innovation and Stewardship and Chief Technology Officer
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