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Inside Sales & Sales Operations Specialist – Technical / Electronics OEMs

Johnson Company, Blaine, MN, United States


Overview

Johnson Company is hiring an

Inside Sales & Sales Operations Specialist

to play a meaningful, hands-on role in supporting growth across

medical, industrial, commercial vehicle, and mil-aero OEM customers . This is a

high-visibility, growth-oriented position

supporting outside sales, manufacturer partners, and active customer opportunities. It is well suited for someone

early in their sales career

who wants to go beyond order support — or a

mid-career professional

who enjoys owning follow-up, organization, and execution in a technical sales environment. You will be directly involved in

moving opportunities forward , maintaining strong CRM discipline, supporting manufacturer relationships, and helping turn daily sales activity into

real momentum and design wins .

This role is a strong fit if you:

2–5+ years of experience

in inside sales, sales support, sales operations, or account coordination Like following up, organizing opportunities, and keeping things moving Are comfortable working with

technical or engineered products Want exposure to

OEM customers, outside sales, and manufacturer partners Are interested in building a long-term careers in sales, sales operations, or commercial leadership

This role is likely NOT a fit if you:

Are seeking a fully remote position Prefer purely transactional or order-entry work Dislike follow-up accountability, CRM systems, or structured sales processes

What You’ll Do

Inside Sales & Opportunity Follow-Up Follow up on leads, quotes, samples, and open opportunities with urgency and clarity Support sales initiatives through proactive customer outreach and coordination Partner with outside sales to help develop active, unassigned, or targeted accounts Maintain accurate opportunity data, follow-up notes, and next-step activity in CRM systems Support pipeline visibility, reporting, and opportunity tracking Help ensure ownership, timing, and execution are clearly documented Coordinate follow-up activity, reporting, and opportunity updates with manufacturer partners Support growth initiatives tied to key supplier relationships Help ensure Johnson Company delivers strong inside support to the manufacturers we represent Assist with quotes, samples, part-number cross-references, and documentation Connect customers and sales with technical or application resources when needed Help keep internal and external sales actions organized and moving forward

Qualifications

2–5+ years of experience

in inside sales, sales support, sales operations, or a related role Bachelor’s degree in

Business, Marketing, Engineering, or another technical field

preferred Strong communication, organization, and follow-up skills Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced sales environment Comfort using CRM systems and sales activity tracking tools Experience in

electronics, sensors, components, connectors, or other technical industries

is highly preferred Technical curiosity and interest in learning product applications Team-oriented, proactive, and growth-minded attitude $60,000–$110,000+ compensation , depending on experience and technical background Base salary plus

performance-based bonus tied to growth objectives Opportunity for professional growth and increased responsibility over time Blaine, Minnesota Primarily

in-office, 4–5 days per week,

to start Hybrid flexibility ( 1–2 days/week ) considered

after 6–9 months

of successful performance

Why Join Johnson Company

Johnson Company represents

industry-leading electronic manufacturers

supporting OEM customers in demanding technical markets. This role offers: Real visibility across sales, customers, and supplier partners Direct connection between your work and company growth A collaborative, professional team environment A strong foundation for long-term advancement in sales and commercial leadership

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