Regional Sales Manager - Construction - Chicago (Remote)

Chase Corporation; Westwood (MA); Remote; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Chase Corporation, based in Westwood, MA, seeks a Regional Sales Manager for construction in the Chicago area (remote). The role covers IL, WI, MN, IA, ND, SD, NE, KS, MI with frequent travel and a focus on commercial construction.

You will drive revenue growth by managing relationships with architects, engineers, contractors and distributors. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of territory sales in commercial construction, strong CRM skills, and excellent negotiation and presentation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent work experience.
• 3–5 years of territory sales in Commercial Construction preferred.
• Experience with funnel management and CRM software.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Self-directed with ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Meet or exceed sales targets by building relationships with key stakeholders.
• Manage full sales funnel: prospecting, qualification, pipeline, forecasting, closing.
• Generate new business opportunities through cold calling and meetings.
• Prepare quotes and proposals, negotiate pricing with Sales Director.
• Collaborate with regional team to grow market share in North Central territory.

Skills

Territory sales

CRM proficiency

Negotiation

Presentation skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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Regional Sales Manager - Construction - Chicago (Remote)

Full Time Sales

7 days ago Requisition ID: 1114

Salary Range: $130,000.00 To $150,000.00 Annually

Regional Sales Manager – Construction – Chicago (Remote)

About Chase Corporation

Founded in 1946 we have grown to become a global specialty chemicals company that is a leading manufacturer of protective materials for high-reliability applications across diverse market sectors.

Today we employ nearly 800 people and continue to grow and strengthen our business by employing a related diversification strategy that combines organic growth initiatives with strategic acquisitions.

Based in Westwood, Massachusetts, USA we operate manufacturing facilities in the United States, Europe, and Asia and continue to invest in our capabilities in order to deliver value to our global customer base demands.

Role Overview

The Regional Sales Manager, based remotely in the Chicagoland, IL area and will be responsible for managing current and potential customers across the North Central territory (IL, WI, MN, IA, ND, SD, NE, KS, MI), with a focus on Commercial Construction. This includes architects/engineers, gas utilities, waterproofing, contractors, and their supporting distributors. This is a remote outside sales role that requires frequent travel, strong business development skills, and deep knowledge of the commercial construction industry. The successful candidate will combine technical fluency with consultative selling skills to drive revenue growth and strengthen customer relationships.

Key Responsibilities

Sales & Business Development

• Meet or exceed sales targets by developing and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders and decision-makers.
• Manage the full sales funnel, including prospecting, qualification, pipeline development, forecasting, and closing.
• Generate new business opportunities through cold calling, lead follow-up, and face-to-face customer meetings.
• Prepare and deliver customer quotes and proposals, negotiating pricing and contract terms in collaboration with the Sales Director.
• Channel Management with pull through sales to end users

Customer Support & Technical Engagement

• Provide technical and applications support to customers on the utilization and handling of company products.
• Work closely with plant personnel, marketing, technical service, and customer service to ensure customer satisfaction on quality, delivery, and service.
• Attend and present at customer meetings, industry conferences, trade shows and training events as required.
• Develop a thorough understanding of competitive threats, pricing trends, and alternative solutions in the marketplace.
• Incorporate market intelligence into sales planning and account strategies to protect and grow market share.
• Collaborate with Sales Director to formulate and implement regional growth strategies, penetration plans, and long-term objectives.

Reporting & Planning

• Maintain accurate customer and opportunity information in CRM, including call reports, project profiles, and account details.
• Provide timely and accurate sales forecasts to support annual and long-term sales budgets.
• Review, understand, and utilize monthly revenue and receivables reports.

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred (or equivalent work experience).
• Preferred 3-5 years of territory sales experience in Commercial Construction.
• Experience with funnel management and proficiency in CRM software.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Self-directed, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong analytical and computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• High personal savvy with the ability to build long-term customer relationships.