Business Planning Specialist

About the role

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.

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

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience required
• 3 to 5 years of related experience
• Prior sales or business development/planning experience is a plus
• Business negotiations skills required
• Project management experience is a plus
• Good analytical skills
• 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

Pay

$66,300 – $81,550 annually