Business Planning Specialist

Canon Careers • Melville, NY

14d • Hybrid

About The Position

About the Role 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience required, plus 3 to 5 years of related experience
• 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
• You must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• All applicants must reside in the United States at the time of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Prior B2B sales or business development/planning experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• 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% national 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

Benefits

• Canon U.S.A., Inc. offers a competitive compensation package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) Savings Plan, discretionary profit sharing, discretionary success sharing, educational assistance, recognition programs, vacation, and much more.
• Employee referral bonus
• Employee discounts
• “Dress for Your Day” attire program (casual is welcome, based on your job function)
• Volunteer opportunities to give back to our local community
• Swag! A Canon welcome kit and official merch you can’t get anywhere else

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees