3M · 3 months ago
Internship - 2026 Undergraduate Sales (field/inside) Intern - Safety & Industrial Business Group (SIBG)
Minnesota, United States
Internship
Onsite
Intern
Start in 2026 Summer3M is a company that values collaboration and innovation, providing a diverse range of products in the Safety & Industrial Business Group. The Undergraduate Sales Intern will engage with customers, support sales teams, and work on projects to drive business growth while gaining valuable experience in sales.
AutomotiveCleaning ProductsConsultingElectronicsEnterprise SoftwareManufacturing
No H1B
Responsibilities
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
Support outside sales teams by managing customer accounts, processing orders, and providing product information
Conduct market research and analysis to identify potential sales opportunities
Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers through regular communication and follow-ups
Assist in the preparation of sales presentations, proposals, and contracts
Collaborate with the marketing and training departments to develop and deliver standardized sales content and training materials
Engage directly with customers in defined territories to understand their needs and provide tailored solutions
Conduct on-site visits to build and maintain strong customer relationships
Achieve specific sales objectives and forecasted targets for assigned territories or account subsets
Identify and pursue new business opportunities through market analysis and customer insights
Participate in special projects and strategic initiatives led by the Regional Sales Manager
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree, or higher, from an accredited institution
Current, valid Driver's License (required for Field Sales positions, as you will be issued a company vehicle for Field Sales positions.)
Preferred
Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree, or higher, in Sales, Marketing and/or Business 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
John Banovetz
Senior Vice President for Innovation and Stewardship and Chief Technology Officer
Ippocratis Vrohidis
President, Industrial Mineral Products Division
Recent News
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