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Area Sales Manager – Personal Safety Division

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Key Responsibilities

Customer visits Product demonstrations Safety training sessions Industrial surveys Maintenance and safety awareness programs Market Development Execute territory-specific marketing initiatives.

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About the Role

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As an Area Sales Manager – Personal Safety Division, you will drive revenue growth for 3M’s Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) portfolio across Chennai and select regions of Tamil Nadu. The role focuses on expanding industrial market penetration, strengthening distributor networks, and building strong relationships with key industrial customers.

The role will promote and sell 3M Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) including:

  • Respiratory protection

  • Hearing protection

  • Eye and face protection

  • Welding safety solutions

  • Work-at-height safety equipment

  • Confined space safety solutions

Responsibilities

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  • Achieve and exceed territory sales revenue targets across industrial customers.

  • Drive market penetration and share gain in assigned accounts and industries.

  • Develop and execute territory business plans and account strategies.

  • Manage end-user sales activities, including:

    • Customer visits

    • Product demonstrations

    • Safety training sessions

    • Industrial surveys

    • Maintenance and safety awareness programs

  • Execute territory-specific marketing initiatives.

  • Conduct industrial exhibitions, awareness campaigns, and safety workshops.

  • Drive multi-contact programs and key account initiatives.

  • Lead and motivate distributor sales representatives to achieve targets.

  • Collaborate with distributors to execute monthly sales plans.

  • Strengthen channel partner engagement and drive performance.

  • Provide insights on:

    • Competitive activities

    • Emerging industry trends

    • Customer needs and buying behavior

  • Deliver business presentations on 3M safety solutions to customers and management.

  • Heavy Manufacturing & Industrial Plants

  • Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

  • Wind Blade Manufacturing

  • Chemical Industry

  • Auto Ancillary

  • Defense Manufacturing

  • General Industry

  • Oil & Gas

Requirements

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  • Nice to Have

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  • Experience selling Capex and recurring consumable products to industrial customers.

  • 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.


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    Location & Eligibility

    Where is the job
    Chennai, India
    On-site at the office
    Who can apply
    IN

    Listing Details

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    May 21, 2026
    Last seen
    May 21, 2026

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