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Global Automotive Sales Senior Manager – Electrical Architectures and Electronics (EA&E)

3M

Remote · USFull-time$222–271K/yrPosted 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$222–271K/yr
Location
Remote · US
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degreeValid Driver's License

Job overview

The Global Automotive Sales Senior Manager will lead 3M’s global sales organization and commercial strategy for its Electrical Architectures and Electronics business within Transportation Solutions. The role focuses on profitable growth, OEM and Tier supplier engagement, market-informed growth strategies, and alignment of regional sales execution with portfolio and commercialization priorities. It is remote in Michigan and field-based, with regular in-person customer and ecosystem engagement.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Sales LeadershipCommercial StrategyAutomotive IndustryVehicle ElectronicsDisplaysCommercial GrowthOEM RelationshipsTier 1 RelationshipsElectrical Architectures

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or Higher10 Years Automotive ExperienceValid Driver's LicenseMBA12+ Years Automotive Leadership

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match
Relocation Assistance

Full job description

On-site

Remote - Michigan

Full time

R01172970

Job Description:

Job Title: Global Automotive Sales Senior Manager - Electrical Architectures and Electronics (EA&E)

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

You will lead the global sales organization and commercial strategy for the EA&E business within Transportation Solutions, driving profitable growth across the automotive EA&E market. This role will set global commercial priorities, strengthen engagement with OEMs and Tier suppliers, translate market and customer insights into growth strategies, and align regional sales execution with portfolio and commercialization priorities.

As Global Sales & Commercial Strategy Leader, 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:

  • Lead the global EA&E sales organization, establishing clear priorities, performance expectations, and account strategies that deliver profitable growth across regions and market segments.

  • Develop and execute the global commercial strategy for the EA&E business, translating market trends, customer needs, competitive dynamics, and regulatory developments into focused growth priorities and actionable sales plans.

  • Partner with global OEMs, Tier suppliers, regional sales teams, application engineering, product management, and technology organizations to strengthen customer engagement, shape value propositions, and accelerate specification and platform wins.

  • Drive commercialization and new product introduction (NPI) by aligning target markets, customer opportunities, pricing, channel strategies, and launch execution to achieve adoption, revenue growth, and profitability objectives.

  • Build a robust global opportunity pipeline and commercial operating rhythm, using market intelligence, account planning, forecasting, and performance insights to allocate resources, remove barriers, and improve sales execution.

  • Shape the future of 3M's EA&E business by identifying new markets, business models, strategic partnerships, and portfolio priorities that strengthen competitive position and create sustainable long-term growth.

Company Vehicle

This position requires driving a company vehicle, which will require pre-employment and ongoing review of motor vehicle history for candidates who are offered and hired for this position

Your Skills and Expertise

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degreeor higher (completed and verified prior to start)

  • Ten (10) years of automotive industry experience in a private, public, government or military environment

  • Current, valid Driver’s License.

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

  • Automotive industry experience preferably in vehicle electronics or displays

  • MBA from an accredited institution

  • More than twelve (12) years of automotive leadership experience in electrical architectures and/or displays

  • Strong track record of commercial growth and collaborative OEM and Tier 1 relationships

  • Executive level relationships in the automotive electrical architecture space.

Work location:

  • Remote in Michigan; field-based with regular in-person customer and ecosystem engagement.

Relocation: May be authorized

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 $221,591 - $270,834, 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 11/05/2026 To 12/05/2026 Or until filled

All 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/

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How this job compares

Set against the 2,501 open Sales Leadership jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 7, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$222–271K/yr
  • Michigan median$153–246K/yr22 salary ranges
  • US median$163–245K/yr1,805 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $246K, is 20% above the Michigan median midpoint ($204K) — in the top quarter of Sales Leadership salary ranges in Michigan.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 33 open Sales Leadership jobs in Michigan and 2,501 across the US. 22% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Michigan
Experience
This posting asks for at least 10 years of experience; Sales Leadership postings that state a minimum ask for 8 years at the median (2,008 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 514 of the 2,501 open Sales Leadership jobs (21%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 7, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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