Supplier Specialist / Inside Sales – Electronics – $60K to $95K base + bonus – Blaine, MN(Hybrid)

The Role

Are you technically minded with a background in inside sales? Do you enjoy working across teams to uncover new opportunities and build strong client relationships?

We’re looking for a skilled and motivated Supplier Specialist / Inside Sales Specialist to join our growing team at Johnson Company. This role plays a vital part in supporting our sales strategy, working closely with manufacturers, channel partners, customers, and internal teams to drive commercial success.

In this role, you’ll ensure seamless coordination between our principal manufacturing lines and our outside sales team and channel partners.  You will play a hands-on role of supporting our technical sales and long-term growth with proactive management and data driven insights to our business.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and join a supportive team, we’d love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

Inside Sales

• Own lead follow-up for unassigned accounts and target new sales for selected manufacturers
• Collaborate with Outside Sales to support strategic accounts and increase market coverage

Sales & Marketing Support

• Identify product promotions and contribute ideas to marketing campaigns
• Assist with sample requests, quoting, and technical queries
• Help with design registrations and split-tracking documentation

CRM & Reporting

• Maintain CRM accuracy and support opportunity tracking
• Provide regular reporting and insights on sales performance

Technical Engagement

• Understand customer applications and clearly communicate product benefits
• Coordinate cross-referencing with engineering for technical product needs

Collaboration & Communication

• Align with Outside Sales on key account strategy
• Maintain communication with distributors and manufacturer partners

The Company

Johnson Company is a Sensor & Electronics Solution Provider! We are a professional manufacturer’s representative team dedicated to being the preferred technical outsourced sales force for sensors & transducers, power, interconnects, and electronic solutions in the Midwest. Our focus is helping engineering teams design solutions using components and services from the core companies we represent. We also support our distribution partners and work with our local CM/EMS companies on component selection and supply chain issues.

Benefits:

• Competitive base salary with a bonus component.
• Potential for a commission-based formula with no income limit.
• Excellent benefits including health coverage, a 401(k) with company contributions, life insurance, and more.

The Person

• Experience in electronic components, sensors, or technical sales preferred
• Skilled in CRM systems (Salesforce knowledge is an advantage)
• Highly organized with excellent communication skills
• Naturally curious with a proactive and collaborative approach
• Marketing degree with some sales experience in a related field (preferred)

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Contact information

Mark Peterson