3M · 3 months ago
Internship – 2026 Undergraduate Field Sales Intern (Various Sales Territories) – Transportation & Electronics Business Group (TEBG)
US, Minnesota, Maplewood
Internship
Onsite
Intern
Start in 2026 Summer3M is a global company that focuses on solving tough customer challenges in various industries. The Undergraduate Field Sales Intern will work on real projects, gain hands-on experience, and collaborate with innovative teams to achieve sales objectives.
AutomotiveCleaning ProductsConsultingElectronicsEnterprise SoftwareManufacturing
No H1B
Responsibilities
Gaining hands-on experience by working on projects that represent real challenges
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
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
Conducted thorough end-user account research; confirm scheduled appointments; established sales call objectives; prepare questions in advance; utilize product samples and literature when appropriate
Understand customer's organization and structure, manufacturing and distribution, brand strategy and customer
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
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
Housing and transportation stipend in accordance with current policy
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
Recent News
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