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Business Planning & Strategy Specialist

Canon USA, Melville, NY, United States


Canon U.S.A., Inc. in Melville, NY is currently seeking a Business Planning & Strategy Specialist (Specialist, Bus Plan & Strat). The Business Planning & Strategy Specialist is responsible for developing and analyzing actionable plans for Canon's business product/service portfolio growth and market introductions. These plans will drive increased revenue and market share, helping dealers and customers differentiate our portfolio and its benefits from competitors. A developing professional, working towards full proficiency in the job role. Receives general instruction from manager on expected work outcomes and exercises good judgment in day-to-day matters.

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

Develops and analyzes plans for Canon's product/service portfolio growth and market introductions, aiming to boost revenue and market share.

Creates business plans, researches consumer needs through surveys, and maintains communication with dealers and sales staff.

Monitors competitive activity and recommends promotions to enhance service usage and sales.

Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential for implementing these strategies and aligning with overall business objectives.

Key Responsibilities May Include

Market Research and Analysis:

Conduct in-depth market research to identify trends, growth opportunities and areas for improvement.

Strategic Planning:

Create comprehensive business plans outlining short-term and long-term goals and key initiatives.

Collaboration with Cross-Functional Teams:

Work closely with sales, service, planning, and marketing to gather data, align strategies, and ensure plan execution.

Performance Monitoring and Evaluation:

Track key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess plan effectiveness and make necessary adjustments.

Presentation Development:

Prepare presentations to communicate strategic plans and key insights to management and stakeholders.

Industry Trend Analysis:

Stay updated on industry developments and the competitive landscape to inform strategic decision-making.

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.

Product management within technology experience is required.

Detail-oriented with the ability to deliver on-time performance to meet key objectives.

Possesses a moderate level of technical knowledge with an aptitude to understand and communicate technical aspects of our products.

Capable of clearly articulating product strategies and value propositions to internal sales, dealers, and customers.

Strong project management skills.

Experience with Google Workspace is a plus.

Travel required up to 20% annually nationwide.

We are providing the anticipated salary range for this role: $69,300 - $103,770 annually.

Workstyle: 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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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