Market Manager, Chicago & Northern IL & Milwaukee

Cementitious Materials Sales RepresentativeSalary: $107,000 - $150,000 Annually Location: Remote (home-based) in Illinois | Territory: Chicago Metro, northern IL, and Milwaukee MetroOzinga is expanding its cementitious materials offering. In June 2025, Ozinga broke ground on what will be North America's largest low-carbon cement facility in East Chicago, IN. This facility will produce low-carbon cementitious materials, including slag cement and CarbonSense™ performance blends, to meet growing demand for sustainable concrete.About the RoleLead cementitious materials sales in the Chicago Metro area, northern Illinois, and Milwaukee Metro area. You will own this territory, strengthen and grow concrete producer and contractor relationships, and develop new accounts. You will serve as the primary point of contact for your accounts, bringing market insight and technical support to help customers meet performance and sustainable construction goals. Success means increasing volume and share, protecting margin, and delivering consistent, high-quality service. You will report to the VP, Technical Sales and work closely with operations, logistics, and technical teams to align supply, quality, and delivery.What You'll DoBuild and execute a territory plan to grow volume and protect marginStrengthen relationships and develop new accounts with concrete producers, general contractors, and highway contractorsProvide technical sales support for cementitious materials, including slag cement and CarbonSense™ performance blendsEvaluate opportunities, review DOT/owner specs, and prepare bids and proposals through deliveryCoordinate with operations, logistics, and technical services to meet customer commitmentsVisit customers and jobsites to support service, resolve issues, and strengthen relationshipsTrack competitors, forecast demand, and build a pipeline to reduce volume riskWhat You'll BringWillingness to travel 50% across the assigned territory5+ years of sales experience in cement, construction materials, or heavy constructionStrong knowledge of cementitious materials (slag, fly ash, pozzolans) and concrete performanceTrack record of retaining and growing existing accounts while developing new business in an assigned territoryAbility to review specifications and support bids and proposalsStrong communication, negotiation, and account management skills, including CRM-based pipeline trackingBenefits InformationAt Ozinga, we care about the well-being of our coworkers both in and out of the workplace. That's why we're proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and overall quality of life. Our benefits include:Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance - Protecting your health and providing peace of mindRetirement Plan Options - Helping you build a secure futureVoluntary Benefits - Helping you cover unexpected expensesWork-Life Balance - Supporting flexibility so you can thrive in every area of your lifeEmployee Assistance Program - Offering confidential support for personal and professional challengesWellness Program - Promoting a healthy lifestyle through resources and incentivesWe believe that when our coworkers feel their best, they can do their best.