Sales Specialist - SCBA & Fire, Personal Safety Division; Maryland & Western Pennsylvania

Overview

SCBA & Fire Sales Specialist – State of Maryland and Western Pennsylvania territory. Collaborate with Innovative 3

Mers Around the World. This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career.

As a SCBA & Fire Sales 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:

• Developing sales opportunities to targeted user segments
• Provide training and education to authorized distributors on products and sales
• Submit information from distributors and end users to assist the company in programs and product improvements to enhance 3M/Scott Safety’s position in the marketplace as required
• Represent 3M/Scott Safety at trade associations, industry meetings, fire schools, combat challenges and conferences providing liaison between distributors and customer users
• Expand, develop, enhance, and manage territory distribution/agent networks
• Develop and implement distributor annual business plans
• With the distributor, develop and implement key user account strategic and tactical plans that ensure account penetration as well as the achievement of territory sales and profit goals
• Achieve annual territory business plan sales, marketing, profit, and budget goals
• Prepare and execute sales proposals, contracts, letters, and other customer correspondence
• Provide selective reports to management on competitive offerings, pricing, key market information, forecasts for bookings and shipments, and new product developments
• Product & New Product Introduction (NPI) involvement including working with cross functional teams to identify and develop products, assisting in field evaluations and assisting with claim substantiation
• Provide technical support to distributors, agents and key end users within territory
• Willingness to work on some nights and weekends, due to large majority of fire departments being volunteer status

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.

• Associate’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start)
• One (1) year of Commercial experience with technical products
• Five (5) years of Sales and/or Marketing 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:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start)
• Three (3) years of experience in Safety or Industrial Sales preferred
• Manufacturer representative (direct or agent) in the US Fire Service Industry
• Interpersonal selling, negotiation, public speaking and project leadership
• Experience with CRM and Microsoft & iOS apps
• Strong oral & written communication skills

Work location:

Western Pennsylvania or Maryland - remote based

• Territory:
  Western Pennsylvania and Maryland

Travel:
Up to 50% travel

Relocation Assistance:
Not authorized

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

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.

Applicable to US Applicants Only:
The expected compensation range for this position is $113,752 - $139,031, 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. Benefits include Medical, Dental & Vision, HSA, FSA, Disability, Life Insurance, and more.

See benefits link for details.

Good Faith Posting Date Range 01/16/2026 To 02/15/2026 Or until filled. 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.

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.

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