Business Planning Specialist

Canon Careers • Melville, NY

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

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 detail oriented professional who will lead business planning efforts with a strong focus on project management, driving sales and process improvement. Unlike traditional planning roles that emphasize reporting and data consolidation, this position requires active engagement cross-functionally to push both top-line growth and bottom-line efficiency, along with certain regular business planning support.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience required, plus 3 to 5 years of related experience
• Business negotiations skills required
• Presentation skills required
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written required
• MS Office and Google Workspace experience
• Up to 25% travel required
• 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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead key strategic initiatives cross-functionally as assigned that align with business objectives
• Actively engage with and challenge the sales, marketing and service teams to drive achievement of business strategy and targets
• Visit customers, partners, and trade events to understand their business needs, competitive activities and market conditions as necessary
• Provide analytical and strategic input into, but limited to, marketing performance, budget planning and product allocation
• Administer and maintain regular Business Planning activities related to the execution of key objectives
• Support decision-making with actionable insights, not just data reporting

Benefits

• 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
• medical
• dental
• vision
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• discretionary profit sharing
• discretionary success sharing
• educational assistance
• recognition programs
• vacation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree