Job Description:

Global Business/Category Development Manager - Consumer Health Care

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 diversity 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

As a Business/Category Development Manager for the 3M Consumer Health Care Portfolio, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world.   Here, you will make an impact by:

• Conducting thorough market research to identify trends, customer needs, and potential opportunities in the personal and skin care space.
• Identifying, evaluating, and capitalizing on new business opportunities in the personal and skincare market.
• Evaluating the size and potential of identified opportunities, including market size, growth potential, and competitive landscape.
• Performing financial analysis to assess the viability and profitability of new business opportunities.
• Collaborating with R&D and product teams to conceptualize and develop new products tailored to the identified opportunities.
• Engaging with potential customers and partners to gather feedback and validate product concepts and market strategies.
• Developing comprehensive go-to-market plans, including pricing, distribution, and promotional strategies to ensure successful product launches.
• Ensuring that all new products and business strategies comply with relevant regulations and standards in the personal and skin care industry.
• Monitoring and analyzing the performance of new products and strategies, adjusting as necessary to achieve business objectives.
• Working closely with internal stakeholders such as marketing, sales, and supply chain teams to align on strategy and execution.
• Driving profitable results aligned to business priorities and strategies for the 3M CHC Skin Care portfolio globally. 
• Developing and executing marketing strategies to drive awareness, engagement, and adoption of the 3M Skin Care portfolio. 
• Leading the 3M Skin Care portfolio optimization programs, global marketing plans, and global pricing strategy.

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 or higher in business administration, marketing, or a related field (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution.
• Five (5) years of experience in the personal and skin care industry, with a strong understanding of market dynamics, consumer behavior, and industry trends.

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

• Knowledge and Experience with one or more disciplines such as:  market research, channel marketing, business/market development, branding, new product development, marketing communications or sales.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements and standards in the personal and skin care industry to ensure compliance.
• Proven experience in consumer retail business development, product management, or a similar role, with a track record of successfully identifying and capitalizing on new business opportunities.
• Familiarity with the product development process, including concept development, prototyping, and commercialization.
• Strong analytical skills to assess market opportunities, perform financial analysis, and develop business cases.

• Strong project management skills to oversee the development and launch of new products and initiatives.

Work location:

• Hybrid

Travel: May include up to 15% domestic/international

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).

Supporting Your Well-being 

3M offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope. 

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Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $183,301 - $224,034, 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/.

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Pay & Benefits Overview: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/

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