Global Product Marketing Specialist
Collaborate with innovative 3Mers around the world in a role that supports the growth and execution of 3M's global Adhesives business. This position offers the opportunity to transition from private, public, government, or military experience to a 3M career.
About the role
As a Global Product Marketing Specialist – Adhesives, you will support the global Structural Adhesives, Spray Adhesives, Sealants, and related Adhesives product businesses within the Industrial Adhesives & Tapes Division. You will lead new product introductions, manage product content, drive analytics and digital transformation, gather customer insights, and coordinate global business communications and events.
Responsibilities
- Support and lead New Product Introduction (NPI) activities from discovery through commercialization and post-launch execution for the Adhesives business.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams, develop market insights, manage launch activities, and bring innovative technologies to market.
- Lead product content management and commercialization support for Structural Adhesives, Spray Adhesives, and Sealants, including maintaining product information, catalogs, demonstration tools, SharePoint sites, and customer-facing marketing assets.
- Develop and maintain business dashboards, sales reporting, and product performance metrics; create standardized reporting and insights to support business decision-making.
- Support development and implementation of AI-enabled tools, automation opportunities, and Ask 3M initiatives to improve productivity, reporting, and knowledge sharing.
- Lead Voice of Customer (VOC), market research, and business insight initiatives to understand customer needs and identify growth opportunities.
- Coordinate communication of key business updates, including product launches, supply chain developments, service impacts, and portfolio changes.
- Develop business newsletters, analytics updates, and best-practice sharing resources to improve alignment across global teams.
- Support planning and execution of Adhesives business reviews, customer events, trade shows, team meetings, and global summits.
- Maintain visibility of major industry events and coordinate the global Adhesives events calendar.
- Lead strategic business projects in partnership with Product Marketing, Sales, Technical Service, Supply Chain, and Marketing teams to drive execution and accelerate business growth.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start).
- Three (3) years of experience in product marketing, commercialization, sales, analytics, product management, supply chain, engineering, business operations, or a related function in a private, public, government, or military environment.
Qualifications
- MBA or advanced degree.
- Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience developing and delivering business insights through reporting, analytics, or business intelligence tools.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
- Experience supporting new product introductions or commercialization projects.
- Experience with Salesforce, Power BI, Microsoft, or similar business analytics tools.
- Experience leveraging AI, automation, or digital tools to improve business processes.
- Experience developing marketing content, sales enablement tools, or customer-facing communications.
- Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Experience working with global teams and cross-functional organizations.
Schedule
This role follows an on-site working model, requiring the employee to work at least four days a week at the 3M Center in Maplewood, MN. Travel may include up to 15% domestic/international.
Pay
The expected compensation range for this position is $145,676 - $178,049, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. The specific compensation offered may vary based on factors including relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and experience.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage.
- Health Savings Accounts and Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Disability Benefits and Life Insurance.
- Voluntary Benefits.
- Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits.