Business Development & Portfolio Leader – Infrastructure Coating Business (m/f/*)

Job Description 3M has a long‑standing reputation as a company committed to innovation. We provide the freedom to explore and encourage curiosity and creativity. We gain new insight from diverse thinking, and take risks on new ideas. Here, you can apply your talent in bold ways that matter. The Impact You’ll Make in this Role As the Business Development & Portfolio Leader (m/f/*) for 3M’s Infrastructure Coating Business, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world. You will make an impact by: Identify, develop, and maintain sales opportunities for assigned countries. Ensure global and region‑specific Infrastructure Coatings profit center sales and margin objectives are met or exceeded. Obtain customer and internal input to develop portfolio strategic plan, aligned with the divisional strategic plan. Execution of this plan will be an ongoing partnership with local and global business leaders, in order to accomplish common goals. Work directly with division executives and senior 3M International subsidiary management to allocate appropriate resources. Provide leadership, coaching and direction to business area and subsidiary personnel. Undertake portfolio management and pricing activities to enable gross‑margin and plant utilization objectives. Key Activities Will Include Develop and implement commercial and sales strategies to expand the company's presence in the pipeline coating market, identifying and pursuing new business opportunities with existing and potential customers. Build and maintain a robust sales pipeline by generating new leads and tracking progress. You are accountable for achieving annual sales targets and managing the profit and loss (P&L) for the business line. Nurture and expand relationships with key clients, including major oil and gas, industrial, or energy companies. Conduct contract negotiations and ensure customer requirements are met. Monitor market trends, customer needs, and competitor activities to inform business strategy and identify opportunities for innovation. Collaborate with research and development (R&D) and marketing teams to launch new products and services that align with market demands. Prepare and present regular reports to senior management on sales performance, market trends, budget achievements, and forecast accuracy. Understand the epoxy raw material costing, manufacturing cost structure, and external competitive environment to provide list price and project‑specific contract price guidance to the sales and commercial center organisations globally. Work with engineers and technical support staff to provide customers with tailored solutions and ensure a deep understanding of product advantages and application techniques. 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 degree or higher. Fundamental experience in a business or sales function, with a proven track record of driving successful growth results. Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include: Bachelor's degree, or higher, in Chemical Engineering. Experience in the Performance Coatings or Oil & Gas industry. Experience at the global or regional level, with a deep understanding of multiple local markets and cultural dynamics. Strong analytical skills and in-depth knowledge of sales management, including planning and execution, key account development, negotiation of trading terms, new market development, and team coaching. Strong operational and problem‑solving skills. Proven leadership abilities, with strong negotiation and influencing skills. Proven ability to lead and inspire cross‑functional teams to achieve business objectives. Travel May include up to 40% travel. Diversity & Inclusion At 3M, we believe diversity & inclusion are essential to innovation. We seek and value differences in people! This job ad is addressed to all potential candidates. As an equal opportunity employer, 3M will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race/ethnicity, nationality, religion, sex, pregnancy/maternity‑related matters, age or disability, or any other relevant characteristic protected under applicable local law. Health & Safety 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. Application Notice Please note: your application may not be considered if you do not provide your education and work history, either by uploading a resume or entering the information into the application fields directly.#J-18808-Ljbffr