3M has a long-standing reputation as a company committed to innovation. We provide the freedom to explore and encourage curiosity and creativity. We gain new insight from diverse thinking, and take risks on new ideas. Here, you can apply your talent in bold ways that matter.Job Description:The Impact You’ll Make in this RoleAs a Military and Public Safety Business Development Manager (m/f/*) for United Kingdom, 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:Identify opportunities and win new contracts / business within our Military, Police and other Government agencies. Defend and grow our existing contracts within these sectors & end users.Develop senior relationships with both procurement and operational unit stakeholders within the Emergency services, Military and other agencies.Develop senior decision-making unit (DMU) and influencers relationships across the sectorDevelop, implement, and manage a high-quality public sector tender submission process that maximizes our ability to win.Influence key product specification decisions within our target sectors.Build short, medium, and long-term business development plans / forecastsYour Skills and ExpertiseTo set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M is looking for candidates who meet following minimum requirements:Current, Valid Driver’s license is required, as you will be issued a company vehicle for this position (if applicable)Excellent understanding of the UK Public procurement process. Especially bid and tender submissionsKnowledge of the Ministry of Defence / Armed Forces / Police Force product specification and procurement – how decisions are made and who makes them.Strong Commercial Acumen - track record of winning business in this sector.Strong stakeholder engagement and network development within UK Government / MOD.Additional knowledge / nice-to-have skills / preferred qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:Bachelor’s degree – business related or higher preferred but not essentialPotentially ex-Armed Forces Officer or Police officer. Job specifics:Role Location: National UKIdeal candidate location: flexible dependent on candidate suitability, but Southern UK would be advantageous.Travel expectations: May include up to 60% (mainly domestic)Working pattern: full timeDoes this opportunity and our innovative 3M culture align with your career aspirations? If so, we encourage you to apply and embark on a journey of creativity and growth with us.We look forward to hearing from you!=== PLEASE APPLY UPLOADING THE ENGLISH VERSION OF YOUR RESUME ===Resources for YouFor more details on what happens before, during and after the interview process, check out the Insights for Candidates page at 3M.com/careers.If you have further questions please reach out to Max (our AI Virtual Assistant) via our Career Page.Max will be also your primary contact for interview scheduling if you are selected for that stage: please be prepared to interact with her.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.At 3M, we believe diversity & inclusion are essential to innovation. We seek and value differences in people! This Job ad is addressed to all potential candidates. As an equal opportunity employer 3M will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race/ethnicity, nationality, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy/maternity-related matters, age or disability, or any other relevant characteristic protected under applicable local law.Please note: your application may not be considered if you do not provide your education and work history, either by: 1) uploading a resume, or 2) entering the information into the application fields directly.3M Global Terms of Use and Privacy StatementCarefully read these Terms of Use before using this website. Your access to and use of this website and application for a job at 3M are conditioned on your acceptance and compliance with these terms.Please access the linked document by clicking here, select the country where you are applying for employment, and review. Before submitting your application, you will be asked to confirm your agreement with the terms.