Spec-in Sales Representative, Industrial Adhesives and Tapes

About the role

3M's Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Division supplies industrial tape and adhesive solutions to customers in the automotive and transportation, appliance, metalworking, construction and general industrial assembly markets. The Spec-in Sales Representative works with customers from the design and development stages to identify technical requirements, recommend 3M solutions and drive the specification of 3M products into customer designs and manufacturing processes. The position is based in Busan or the Gyeongsang region, with remote work.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities and customer projects in Busan and the Gyeongsang region.
• Analyse customer applications, technical requirements and manufacturing processes, and recommend industrial tape and adhesive solutions.
• Build productive relationships with customer stakeholders in design, engineering, manufacturing, procurement and other functions.
• Provide technical and commercial support to customer design centres, manufacturing sites and Tier suppliers.
• Manage customer projects from opportunity identification and specification through commercialization.
• Use the company's sales processes and CRM system to manage accounts, projects and sales opportunities.
• Monitor customer and market developments to identify growth opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal technical, marketing and cross-functional teams to meet customer needs.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or above; minimum 2 years of experience in a relevant field or in sales.
• Experience in technical sales, sales, engineering, product development or a related field.
• Ability to understand customer requirements and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to work in and support customers across Busan and the Gyeongsang region.
• Strong ownership, initiative and commitment to achieving sales objectives.
• No disqualifying reason for overseas travel; veterans and persons with disabilities are given preference under the law.

Required skills

• Experience with industrial tapes, adhesives or related materials.
• Sales, technical or product development experience with automotive OEMs or Tier suppliers.
• Experience in the appliance, construction, metalworking, heavy industry or general industrial markets.
• Experience using a CRM system to manage accounts and sales opportunities.
• Project management experience involving multiple stakeholders.
• Understanding of industrial markets and manufacturing processes.

The position is a regular full-time job with a 3-month probation period. Applicants must upload a combined Korean/English resume containing their work history, education, technical report and personal statement, and complete the online application.