Internship - 2025 MBA Intern - Safety & Industrial Business Group (SIBG) - 3M

Job Description:

Internship - 2025 MBA Intern - Safety & Industrial Business Group (SIBG)

The role of MBA Intern is intended to start in Summer 2025.

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.

About the Safety & Industrial Business Group:

The Safety and Industrial Business Group (SIBG) at 3M offers a diverse range of products designed to enhance safety, productivity, and efficiency across various industries. Key product categories include personal safety (respiratory, hearing, eye, and fall protection), abrasives (coated, bonded, and non-woven), adhesives and tapes (industrial adhesives and various tapes), electrical markets (electrical tapes, wire connectors, and cable management), automotive aftermarket (collision repair and automotive tapes and adhesives), and industrial and safety markets (safety solutions and industrial maintenance products).

An internship is a temporary position within 3M. Interns typically work a full-time schedule throughout a 10-12 week assignment. This position is limited to working 899 hours per service credit year.

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 an MBA Intern in our Safety & Industrial Business Group (SIBG), 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:

• Supporting various strategic projects within our data center operations

• Gaining hands-on experience in project management, data analysis, and strategic planning

• Working closely with cross-functional teams to drive initiatives that enhance our competitive positioning, optimize pricing strategies, and identify new opportunities for growth

Projects may include:

• Competitive Landscape Deep Dive: Assist in conducting thorough analyses of the competitive landscape to identify key trends, strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. Provide actionable insights to inform strategic decision-making.

• Price Study Across Categories and Tiers: Support comprehensive pricing studies across different product categories and market tiers. Help develop pricing strategies that maximize profitability while maintaining competitive positioning.

• Opportunity Assessment Supporting NPI: Participate in evaluating new product introduction (NPI) opportunities by assessing market potential, customer needs, and competitive dynamics. Contribute to recommendations to support go-to-market strategies.

• Standardize Portfolio and GTM for Tier 2 and Export Only Countries: Help develop and implement standardized portfolio and go-to-market (GTM) strategies for Tier 2 and export-only countries. Ensure alignment with overall business objectives and local market requirements.

Your Skills and Expertise

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

• Currently pursuing a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) degree, or higher, from an accredited institution

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

• Currently pursuing a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) degree, or higher, in Business Administration, Strategy, Marketing from an accredited institution

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights.

• Excellent project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and project management tools.

• Previously obtained a Bachelor’s degree, or higher, in Marketing or Business Analytics from an accredited institution

• Completed a minimum of one semester by the start of the internship

• Current cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale

• Completion of two of the required classes in the major, minor or concentration

Work location:

• St. Paul, Minnesota

• OR

• Austin, TX

3M provides eligible interns with a housing and transportation stipend in accordance with current policy.

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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Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.

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

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