Job Description:
Channel Business Insights Specialist
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 wide variety of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers.
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 a Global Channel Business Insights Specialist, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:
- Collaborate Strategically and Develop Programs: Partner with internal 3M teams, including the Transportation & Electronics Business Group (TEBG) Global Commercial, Product Platforms, and Vertical Sales, to craft comprehensive marketing and sales initiatives that drive growth and achieve global commercial vertical targets. Leverage Point-of-Sale (POS) data to gain deep insights into accounts and maximize partnership value.
- Deliver Market Insights and Support Strategic Focus: Deliver market insights and benchmarking analysis to channel partners, setting a strategic focus for growth and enhancing the value of Joint Business Planning (JBP) and Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs).
- Contribute to Channel Strategy and Manage Initiatives: Contribute to the development of the Transportation & Electronics Business Group’s (TEBG) channel strategy, influencing Customer Incentive Plans (CIP) and channel stratification to propel growth.
- Provide Category Management and Implement Best Practices: Provide expert category management guidance, implementing best practices within the TEBG channel, and supporting business development and vendor consolidation efforts.
- Engage in Cross-Functional Collaboration and Drive Engagement: Work closely with marketing and sales teams to execute global strategies locally, collaborate with 3M Account Managers and channel partners, and drive engagement and recognition programs for stakeholders using PowerBI technologies and POS data insights.
By joining our Global Channel team, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping our channel strategies and driving growth, ensuring that 3M remains a leader in innovation and customer satisfaction.
Your Skills and Expertise
To ensure your success in this role from day one, 3M requires the following minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start)
- Seven (7) years of experience in analytical, business, or sales, and/or marketing roles within private, public, government, or military environments.
Additional qualifications that could further enhance your success in this role include:
- Educational Background: A Bachelor’s degree or higher in business, marketing, analytics, or a related field, completed and verified prior to your start date.
- Industry Experience: Experience and familiarity with best practices in the B2B distribution industry.
- Experience in technical B2B distribution.
- Strong proficiency in data tools such as PowerBI, PowerPoint, and Excel.
These qualifications are designed to ensure you possess the foundational skills and expertise needed to thrive and make a significant impact in this role.
Work location:
- Work location: This role follows an on-site working model, requiring the employee to work at least four days a week at the 3M Center in Maplewood, MN.
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).
Supporting Your Well-being
3M offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.
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Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $141,150 - $172,517, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.). Additional information is available at: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/.Good Faith Posting Date Range 10/23/2025 To 11/22/2025 Or until filledAll US-based 3M full time employees will need to sign an employee agreement as a condition of employment with 3M. This agreement lays out key terms on using 3M Confidential Information and Trade Secrets. It also has provisions discussing conflicts of interest and how inventions are assigned. Employees that are Job Grade 7 or equivalent and above may also have obligations to not compete against 3M or solicit its employees or customers, both during their employment, and for a period after they leave 3M.Learn more about 3M’s creative solutions to the world’s problems at www.3M.com or on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @3M.Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.Safety is a core value at 3M. All employees are expected to contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.Pay & Benefits Overview: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/3M does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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