Regional Key Account Manager

3M; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 50,000 - GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial solutions provider is seeking a Regional Key Account Manager for the Abrasive Systems Division covering South England. The successful candidate will drive sales, assess customer processes, and build strong relationships with major accounts. You will need proven experience in key account management, excellent negotiation skills, and a proactive approach to solving customer challenges. The role offers a flexible location across South UK and full-time working hours.

Qualifications

• Proven Key Account Management experience with a track record of growth.
• Ability to navigate complexity with a proactive approach.
• Excellent communication skills for all organizational levels.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales to exceed targets with large abrasive end user accounts.
• Assess customer processes to identify new business opportunities.
• Build strategic partnerships based on trust and loyalty.

Skills

Key Account Management

Sales Strategy

Negotiation Skills

Commercial Acumen

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Apprenticeship

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.**Job Description:****Job Title:** Regional Key Account Manager - South UK (m/f/\*) **The Impact You’ll Make in this Role**As a **Regional Key Account Manager** for the **Abrasive Systems Division** covering the **South of the UK**you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world.3M’s Abrasives Division is a global leader in innovative surface‑finishing and material‑processing solutions. We develop and deliver high‑performance abrasive products that help customers improve efficiency, precision, and quality across industries such as manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, and metalworking. With a strong focus on science, technology, and customer collaboration, the division drives advancements that enable safer, faster, and more sustainable operations for our customers worldwide. Here, you will make an impact by:* Driving sales to exceed targets with some of the largest abrasive end user accounts across key industrial segments in the UK, including Metal Fabrication/Defence/Aerospace.* Assessing customer processes and applications and identifying new business opportunities, building a strong pipeline of opportunities to grow business together.* Working collaboratively with existing and new key accounts to gain a thorough understanding of their abrasive needs and help fulfil these with 3M solutions.* Building mutually beneficial strategic partnerships with key clients and establishing strong relationships based on trust and loyalty.* Preparing clear plans with major key end user accounts detailing main objectives, strategies & tactics and tracking progress against these through relevant KPI targets. **Your Skills and Expertise** To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M is looking for candidates who must have the following qualifications/experience* Proven Key Account Management experience with a track record of growth with large industrial end users.* Tenacious, highly driven and conscientious with ability to navigate pro-actively through complexity.* Excellent commercial acumen and strong negotiation skills.* Ability to communicate at all levels of the organization both externally and internally.* A problem-solving mindset with capability to understand relevant industrial manufacturing processes and propose solutions to key customer pain points. Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:* Bachelor’s/ Apprenticeship degree or higher from an accredited institution.* Key Account Selling Skills gained within the industrial market sector. Location:* Location information - Field based covering South England* Ideal candidate location - Flexible across the South West of the UK* Working pattern - Full-time**If so, we encourage you to apply and embark on a journey of creativity and growth with us.****We look forward to hearing from you!****Resources for You**For more details on what happens before, during and after the interview process, check out the Insights for Candidates page at If you have further questions please reach out to Max (our AI Virtual Assistant) via our Career Page.Learn more about 3M’s creative solutions to the world’s problems at www.3M.com or on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @3M.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.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, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy/maternity-related matters, age or disability, or any other relevant characteristic protected under applicable local law.**Please note: your application may not be considered if you do not provide your education and work history, either by: 1) uploading a resume, or 2) entering the information into the application fields directly.****3M Global Terms of Use and Privacy Statement**Carefully read these Terms of Use before using this website. Your access to and use of this website and application for a job at 3M are conditioned on your acceptance and compliance with these terms.Please access the linked document by clicking select the country where you are applying for employment, and review. Before submitting your application, you will be asked to confirm your agreement with the terms.