3M
3M
3M is a global manufacturing and healthcare company whose products also support automotive, electronics, transportation, workplace safety, and other industries. Its portfolio includes adhesives, abrasives, advanced materials, automotive components, dental products, electrical components, medical supplies, and personal protective equipment. The company applies science and engineering across a broad range of practical challenges, with sustainability work focused on areas such as carbon emissions and water use. With a long history of research and more than 100,000 patents, 3M offers opportunities to contribute to products and technologies used across everyday life and industrial applications.

New Business Development Manager - 3M UK Remote

Lead 3M consumer-products growth by developing new retail and home-improvement accounts across the UK and Ireland. Build business cases, shape commercialization strategies, and coordinate cross-functional delivery.

Description

  • Research new account and market opportunities, unmet customer needs, and emerging consumer-sector trends
  • Create business cases, financial models, and commercialization plans for growth initiatives
  • Coordinate marketing, supply chain, and sales teams to progress new business opportunities
  • Assess partnerships, alliances, and licensing options that could support growth
  • Use competitive research and market analysis to inform strategic decisions
  • Assist with pilots, testing, and validation of new products and business models
  • Present recommendations, progress reports, and business plans to Consumer Business Group leaders
  • Maintain alignment with 3M innovation, branding, category management, and compliance standards
  • Drive account growth by identifying and winning new customers across the UK and Ireland
  • Find, prioritize, and develop new opportunities in Retail and Home Improvement channels

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution, completed and verified before starting; business management studies are preferred
  • Professional experience in business development, product commercialization, strategic marketing, or a related field
  • Strong analytical, communication, and project leadership capabilities
  • Sales management experience or a background in the Retail/FMCG market
  • Experience working with consumer products or related industries
  • Experience in innovation management, market development, or strategic partnerships
  • Proven ability to collaborate effectively with global cross-functional teams
  • Knowledge of Category Development Management, supported by practical examples
  • Negotiation skills certification, such as GAP

Benefits

  • A work environment that supports curiosity, creativity, and independent exploration
  • Domestic and international travel across the UK and Ireland, typically 25%–50% depending on customer needs

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