Area Sales Manager - Ready Mix

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Job Title: Area Sales Manager - Ready Mix |
Req : 15012 |
HR Contact: Fredric Victor THOMPSON |
Location: Moorhead Office MN

The Area Sales Manager is responsible for developing the market sales strategy and leading, managing, and developing a team of Sales Representatives to execute the strategy for the assigned geography. This role will have a sales territory as well as sales management responsibility for additional territories. This includes, but is not limited to, the achievement of sales and profitability objectives, the development and implementation of a sound marketing strategy to maximize profitability and efficiencies, the recruitment, training, development and management of a professional sales force, the oversight of customer complaint resolutions and the management of the overall sales area administrative system to support the activities of the area sales.

• Work with the commercial manager to develop market‑specific strategies; translate strategies into account and call plans; implement the strategies, account plans, and call plans.
• Nurture and build customer relationships while preserving the ability to negotiate effectively with customers, close sales, identify unmet and/or latent customer needs & communicate these within Amrize.
• Maintain acceptable DSO and minimize outstanding past‑due balances, broaden & deepen the business relationship with the customer.
• Work with Business Operations Teams to effectively manage the business & achieve/exceed targets; manage price/volume relationship to maximize margin.
• Lead and manage field personnel, including: setting performance objectives, developing and coaching field personnel, reviewing performance.
• Embrace & actively drive implementation of more effective sales processes & practices; champion change and challenge status quo, always asking “how can we do it better?”
• Advocate with local/state legislative bodies and regulatory agencies (e.g., DOTs); take on leadership roles in industry associations.
• Look for opportunities to cross‑sell other Amrize products or services; track implementation of account and call plans (Sales Force).
• Forecast demand for effective supply planning for a network of barge/rail direct and river/rail based distribution yards; report on business performance (volume, price, revenue, margin) vs. budget and forecast; log customer complaints & resolution (Sales Force).
• 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.

Education: Bachelor's degree or 5 years of senior sales experience managing a business of at least $25m - $35m.

Additional Education Preferred: Master's degree.

Field of Study Preferred: CIM (Concrete Industry Management).

Required

Work Experience:

3‑5 years commercial experience (business development, marketing, sales, channel management, construction materials experience preferred – RMX concrete, aggregates, civil contracting) & experience in a commission‑based compensation.

Required Technical

Skills:

Proficient in Microsoft skills; working knowledge in SAP.

Travel Requirements: 75% travel required.

• Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize approved Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), including but not limited to respirators. 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 test.

• Competitive salary
• Retirement Savings:
  Choose from 401(k) pre‑tax and/or Roth after‑tax savings
• 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

This role will come with a new 2026 Chevy Silverado Crew Cab for this position.

Amrize is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.