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Job Description:

Air Force Business Development Manager

Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World

Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it's equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a wide variety of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers.

This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career.

The Impact You'll Make in this Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and executing 3M's US Air Force and US Space Force engagement strategy, encompassing all aspects of the US Air Force, US Space Force, prime contractors, platform providers, and stakeholders. This role requires a focused, motivated and proven leader with a track record of success in these areas and the ability to work effectively in a highly matrixed, multi-disciplined environment.

As a Air Force Business Development Manager, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:

• Developing and executing 3M's US Air Force and Space Force engagement strategy, including all aspects of the services, key prime contractors, platform providers, and stakeholders.
• Identifying and pursuing new business opportunities within the US Air Force and US Space Force, focusing on safety, Major Commands, Life Cycle Management Center (LCMC) and Air Force Research Lab (AFRL)
• Collaborating with internal teams to ensure the successful integration of 3M's materials, technology, and capabilities into US Air Force and Space Force systems and platforms.
• Monitoring and analyzing market trends, competitor activities, and customer needs to inform business development strategies and drive the use of 3M products and technology
• Preparing and delivering compelling presentations and proposals to key stakeholders
• Achieving and exceeding sales targets and business development goals.

Your Skills and Expertise

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution (completed and verified prior to start)
• Five (5) years of experience working with / engaging US Air Force or Space Force in a private, public, government or military environment
• Ability to obtain and hold a Department of Defense Security Clearance

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• Proven leader with a track record of success in business development and sales.
• Demonstrative, strong understanding of the US Air Force and US Space Force's specification processes and requirements
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a highly matrixed, multi-disciplined environment.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders.
• Self-motivated and results-oriented with a strong drive to achieve business objectives.
• Experience and proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and Salesforce

Work location:

• Remote - DC, OH, AL or MN area

Travel: May include up to 50% domestic

Relocation Assistance: May be authorized

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Responsibilities of this position may include direct and/or indirect physical or logical access to information, systems, technologies subjected to the regulations/compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws.

U.S. Export Control laws and U.S. Government Department of Defense contracts and sub-contracts impose certain restrictions on companies and their ability to share export-controlled and other technology and services with certain "non-U.S. persons" (persons who are not U.S. citizens or nationals, lawful permanent residents of the U.S., refugees, "Temporary Residents" (granted Amnesty or Special Agricultural Worker provisions), or persons granted asylum.

To comply with these laws, 3M must help assess candidates' U.S. person status.

The questions asked in this application are intended to assess this and will be used for evaluation purposes only. Failure to provide the necessary information in this regard will result in our inability to consider you further for this particular position.

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Applicable to US Applicants Only: The expected compensation range for this position is $188,251 - $230,084, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.). Additional information is available at: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/.

Good Faith Posting Date Range 06/23/2026 To 07/23/2026 Or until filled

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