Trade Association Partnerships Marketing Manager

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Trade Association Partnerships Marketing Manager

Requisition ID: 18439

Location: Chicago, IL, US, 60606

Position type: Full-time / Salary

Estimated Wage Range $110,000 - $160,000/Annually

Company Overview: COMPANY OVERVIEW
Amrize is building North America. From bridges and railways to data centers, schools, offices and homes, our solutions are inside the buildings and infrastructure that connect people and advance how we live. And we invite you to come and build with us.

As the partner of choice for professional builders, we offer advanced branded solutions from foundation to rooftop. Wherever our customers are, whatever their job, we’re ready to deliver. Our 19,000 colleagues work across 1,000 sites supported by an unparalleled distribution network. Infrastructure, commercial and residential, new build, repair and refurbishment: We’re in every construction market.

Amrize listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the SIX Swiss Exchange on June 23, 2025, following our spinoff as an independent company. Join us and build your ambition.

Join Amrize as a Trade Association Partnerships Marketing Manager and help construct what's next. If you're ready to put your skills to work on projects that matter — and build a career with a company that’s building North America — we want to hear from you!

About the Role: ABOUT THE ROLE
We are looking for a talented and experienced Marketing Manager, Trade Association Partnerships to lead the industry partner ecosystem for the Building Materials Division. This role will manage the relationships across our US and Canadian priority trade associations at the national level such as National Ready‑Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA), American Cement Association (ACA), Cement Association of Canada (CAC), National Sand Stone & Gravel Association (NSSGA), American Concrete Paving Association (ACPA), etc., and their state and province‑level affiliates, to maximize brand visibility and ROI.

This strategically minded marketer will manage all marketing and brand awareness activities to drive brand authority, audience engagement, and measurable business growth. Beyond managing traditional sponsorships, you will lead national and local marketing campaigns to accelerate growth alongside trade partners, leveraging partner channels to expand the impact of our Made in America, Made in Canada, Buy America, Buy Canadian platforms.

This is a highly collaborative role with cross‑functional colleagues on the marketing team, government affairs, technical product teams, corporate leaders, customer advocacy groups, and industry partners, and agency partners to meet team and company goals.

What you'll accomplish

• Serve as the primary liaison and account manager for key industry National, State, and Province-level trade associations, aligning mutual goals and developing annual partner engagement roadmaps.
• Move Amrize beyond static sponsorship packages to identify and secure high‑impact opportunities including co‑branded educational content, thought leadership positioning, joint research, co‑promotion on key issues, committee access, and more.
• Partner with Government Affairs to identify the most attractive & high‑value growth opportunities for Amrize at the intersection of our trade associations & government affairs programs to position Amrize as a leader in the industry.
• Support the positioning of Amrize advanced branded solutions among public authorities and decisionmakers to build preference & loyalty, while supporting commercial teams to drive value selling, pricing &margin expansion.
• Ensure Amrize stays ahead of government and public authorities’ product expectations, sharing insights and key product demands with the Technology & Innovation team to be the partner of choice across all key market segments.
• Lead Amrize participation in trade association conferences, annual meetings, and other events to maximize brand exposure and lead generation.
• Lead the feedback and engagement process to grow existing trade association relationships and proactively gain alignment with cross‑functional partners.
• Define KPIs for association investments, track channel performance, and report on partner‑driven brand impressions, leads, and overall engagement.
• Partner with sales and executive leadership to ensure partner activities support broader business development and revenue objectives.
• Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.
• Other duties as assigned

What we're looking for

Education: Bachelor's degree or 5+ years of equivalent experience

Field of Study Preferred: Marketing, Brand Management, Communications

Required Work Experience:

• 8+ years minimum of relevant brand marketing/communications experience with a proven track record of success, ideally in B2B, industrial construction, manufacturing or commercial material sectors.
• Proven experience managing relationships with trade associations, industry groups or strategic alliances as must.
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate custom partnership packages and activate non‑traditional co‑marketing agreements.

Required Technical Skills: Proficient skills with Microsoft Office programs, Gmail, CRM programs (Pardot, Salesforce), Google analytics and Microsoft Office programs

Travel Requirements: Up to 50%

Additional Requirements:

• Thorough knowledge of marketing principles, brand, digital and social media, advertising, creative design, and product management. Experience with web is a plus.
• Team player with a can‑do attitude where no task is too big or small.
• Understanding of how industry trade associations operate and support industry‑wide initiatives and platforms.
• Ability to connect across a variety of teams and disciplines to drive alignment.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple complex partner relationships simultaneously.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills and ability to influence stakeholders across a complex corporate environment.
• Ability to prioritize and manage simultaneous projects in a fast‑paced environment and maintain effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or work environment.
• Experience working in a matrixed organization across a variety of geographies and cultures desired, including exposure to or experience performing in virtual environments.
• Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize approved Personal Protection Equipment ( "PPE" ), including but not limited to respirators. Subject to applicable law, employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.

What we offer

• Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre‑tax and/or Roth after‑tax savings
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance
• Holistic Health & Well‑being programs
• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care
• Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts
• Paid time off & paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)
• Educational Assistance Program
• Dress for your day

Building inclusive workspaces

At Amrize, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. We’re seeking builders, creative thinkers and innovators. Come put your expertise to work while developing the knowledge and skills to drive your career forward. With us you’ll have the chance to build your ambition!

Amrize North America Inc. takes pride in our hiring processes and our commitment that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, citizenship, physical or mental disability, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Amrize North America Inc, and its respective subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers, deciding all employment on the basis of qualification, merit and business need. Amrize Canada Inc. is committed to the principles of employment equity and encourages the applications from women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities. Amrize North America Inc. participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please email View email address on click.appcast.io . This email address should only be used for accommodations and not general inquiries or resume submittals. In Ontario, our organization/business is committed to fulfilling our requirements under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Under the Act, accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.