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Order Management Leader- Concrete Accessories

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Key Responsibilities

Work with the team to document current commercial operation processes across the accessories division.

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Afinitas, headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, is a global leader in equipment, forming systems, and essential accessory products that support transportation, water, and utility precast concrete infrastructure worldwide. We provide industry-leading production equipment; highly engineered formwork; and a broad portfolio of precast concrete, electrical, and construction accessories, along with structural products and systems designed for bridge, highway, and heavy construction applications. Afinitas is part of BW Forsyth Partners, LLC, the investment group of global manufacturing and engineering consulting firm Barry-Wehmiller, a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members, united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.

The Customer Operations and Inside Sales Leader will drive the strategic standardization and optimization of commercial operations across the accessories division. This high-impact role oversees the tactical pre- and post-sales lifecycle, managing project quoting, drawing workflows, inside sales generation, and comprehensive customer service operations. The leader will partner cross-functionally to consolidate order management, eliminate operational silos, and deliver an exceptional customer experience to build a scalable foundation for future growth.   

Responsibilities

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  • Work with the team to document current commercial operation processes across the accessories division.
  • Build and implement scalable standardized processes that

    Simplify and enhance the customer experience

    Improve efficiency and communication

    Facilitate growth and the integration of new product lines

  • Oversee the quoting, estimating, and technical drawing workflows
  • Build and manage an inside sales function to prospect, qualify potential customers and drive sales
  • Develop and implement remote sales strategies, campaigns, and scripts to increase lead conversion rates
  • Coordinate with external sales to manage existing customers and hand off qualified leads
  • Monitor the team’s activity, provide guidance on opportunities, and assist in closing
  • Drive CRM and ERP use and high data quality, ensuring detailed logging of customer interactions, accurate order entry, proper inventory allocation, and clean reporting
  • Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for customer service effectiveness
  • Lead initiatives to continuously improve processes, response times, service quality, and communication
  • Partner with and support external sales to provide a holistic customer experience
  • Set service level expectations that ensure prompt and professional handling of customer inquiries, complaints, and service requests
  • Serve as the escalation point for complex customer issues, working cross-functionally to determine and deliver solutions
  • Develop proactive customer service approaches to anticipate and address potential issues before they escalate
  • Integrate, hire, train, and develop a high-performing order management team
  • Provide coaching and support to team members to enhance their skills and engagement
  • Foster a culture of customer focus, problem-solving, and accountability
  • Conduct regular feedback sessions and performance reviews
  • Collaborate with IT, Supply Chain, and Finance to guide the configuration, testing, and rollout of the new corporate ERP
  • Identify gaps and inefficiencies in processes and implement solutions to improve service delivery
  • Utilize data analytics to track customer interactions and drive improvements
  • Collaborate with leadership, operations, supply chain, and sales teams to resolve systemic issues affecting service levels
  • Measure and publish key sales, customer service, and operational metrics including customer satisfaction scores, response times, and issue resolution rates to leadership, providing actionable insights for growth
  • Provide regular reports on performance and improvement initiatives
  • Implement feedback loops to gather insights and adjust service strategies accordingly

Requirements

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  • Bachelor’s degree in business, Customer Service, Communications, or related field
  • 5+ years of experience in customer service leadership within a manufacturing, industrial, or service-based industry
  • Strong leadership skills with a proven ability to build and manage high-performing teams
  • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and conflict-resolution skills
  • Experience with CRM systems, customer analytics, and service improvement initiatives
  • Ability to develop and implement customer service policies, procedures, and training programs

This role is critical in building a customer-centric culture and ensuring a seamless service experience. If you are passionate about leading teams and enhancing customer relationships, we encourage you to apply.

Afinitas

  • Works in a plant/manufacturing environment that involves the use of industrial machinery and chemicals. Employees must be able to correctly wear and use any Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required at the location

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Location & Eligibility

Where is the job
United States
Remote within one country
Who can apply
Open to applicants worldwide

Listing Details

First seen
August 14, 2026
Last seen
August 14, 2026

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barrywehmillerOrder Management Leader- Concrete Accessories