Business Planning Specialist

Business Planning Specialist

Canon USA in Melville, NY is currently seeking a Business Planning Specialist. The Business Planning Specialist is responsible for developing and analyzing strategic plans to grow Canon's product and service portfolio, enhancing revenue and market share. This role combines market research, strategic planning, and cross-functional collaboration to identify growth opportunities and execute initiatives effectively. This position is full time and offers a hybrid work schedule requiring you to be in the office Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and an option to work from home the remainder of the week (unless a specific business need arises requiring in office attendance on other days). Note that work schedules and office reporting requirements may change from time to time based on business needs.

Your Impact

This role is for a proactive and assertive professional who will lead business planning efforts with a strong focus on driving sales performance. Unlike traditional planning roles that emphasize reporting and data consolidation, this position requires active engagement with the sales organization to push both top-line growth and bottom-line efficiency. - Actively engage with and challenge the sales team to drive achievement of business strategy and targets - Visit customers and partners to understand their business needs, competitive activities and market conditions - up to 50% travel - Create and optimize partner programs and promotions based on understanding of competitive initiatives and market dynamics - Manage pricing structures and ensure alignment with profitability goals - Evaluate the financial impact of partner programs and promotional activities - Monitor product performance and inventory levels to support sales strategy - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align planning with business objectives - Provide strategic input into budget planning and product allocation - Support decision-making with actionable insights, not just data reporting

About You : The Skills & Expertise You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience required, plus 3 to 5 years of related experience - Prior B2B sales or business development / planning experience is a plus - Business negotiations skills required - Good analytical skills - Presentation skills required - Excellent communication skills both verbal and written required - MS Office experience - Individual must possess a clean valid state driver's license in order to obtain the position - This position requires driving, therefore a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record are necessary. Additionally, because this position requires driving for company business as an essential function of the job, must remain in compliance with company safety guidelines and policies We are providing the anticipated salary range for this role : $64,350 - $81,550 annually.

Company Overview

About our Company - Canon U.S.A., Inc., is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions to the United States and to Latin America and the Caribbean markets. With approximately $28.5 billion in global revenue, its parent company, Canon Inc., as of 2024 has ranked in the top-10 for U.S. patents granted for 41 consecutive years. Canon U.S.A. is dedicated to its Kyosei philosophy of social and environmental responsibility. To learn more about Canon, visit us at www.usa.canon.com.

Workstyle Description

Hybrid - This position is full time and offers a hybrid work schedule requiring you to be in the office three days a week and an option to work from home the remainder of the week (unless a specific business need arises requiring in office attendance on other days). Note that work schedules and office reporting requirements may change from time to time based on business needs.

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