Inside Sales Associate

Position Summary

Provides support to the organization by managing customer activities, coordinating programs, and assisting in driving account growth.

• Process customer quote requests, coordinate with Estimating, distribute quotes, and follow up on customer inquiries.
• Review and validate customer orders for accuracy, including pricing, quantities, delivery schedules, and revision levels; communicate order details and any updates to customers.
• Coordinate cross‑functional communication to support order fulfillment and program planning.
• Support the introduction and management of new products or customer programs, overseeing progress from initiation through implementation in alignment with established processes.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with production and purchasing to manage supply needs, including order impacts and cancellations.
• Prepare reports and compile data to support management decision‑making.
• Provide ongoing support to account Sales Representatives and Sales Manager.
• Address customer concerns and complaints related to quality issues and questions.
• Collaborate with internal departments and logistics partners to expedite or track orders and resolve shipment issues.
• Identify opportunities to expand sales by promoting additional products or services.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred;
  Associate degree required at minimum.
• Experience: At least 2 years of related experience or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Core Competencies:
  • LANGUAGE SKILLS
    • Ability to respond effectively to inquiries from customers, operations, purchasing and other business stakeholders.
    • Skilled in preparing professional correspondence in a structured format.
    • Capable of presenting information clearly to management, sales teams, engineers, and customers.
    • Fluency in written and spoken English required.
  • MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
    • Ability to perform basic calculations involving discounts, percentages, rounding and geometric measurements.
  • REASONING ABILITY
    • Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to manage different variables in non‑standard situations.
    • Ability to interpret instructions presented in written, oral or schedule formats.
• Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.
• Continued employment remains on an “at‑will” basis.

Regularly required to sit, speak, and hear. Occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands, and reach.

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those encountered in this role if periodically on the plant floor. Reasonable accommodations may be provided. Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, and potentially hazardous chemicals. Work environment typically maintains a moderate noise level.

Grand Rapids, Michigan

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