Business Planning Specialist

Canon U.S.A., Inc.; Melville (NY); Hybrid; USD 66,300 - 81,550; Full time

Job summary

Canon U.S.A., Inc. is seeking a Business Planning Specialist based in Melville, NY. This full-time role focuses on developing and analyzing strategic initiatives aimed at expanding Canon's product portfolio. Responsibilities include leading initiatives across teams, engaging with customers, and providing key analytical insights.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of related experience, along with strong communication and negotiation skills. This position offers a hybrid work model, requiring in-office presence three days a week.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of related experience.
• Prior sales or business development/planning experience is a plus.
• Project management experience is a plus.
• Up to 25% travel required.
• Must possess a clean, valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead key strategic initiatives with cross-functional alignment.
• Engage with sales, marketing, and service teams to drive business strategy achievement.
• Visit customers and partners to understand their business needs.
• Provide analytical input into marketing performance and budgeting.
• Support decision-making with actionable insights.

Skills

Business negotiation skills

Good analytical skills

Presentation skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

MS Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Business Planning Specialist

Location: US-NY-Melville

Company: Canon U.S.A., Inc.

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 to 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 marketing performance, budgeting 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.

Qualifications

• 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 negotiation skills required.
• Project management experience is a plus.
• Good analytical skills.
• Presentation skills required.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written required.
• Proficiency in MS Office and Google Workspace.
• Up to 25% travel required.
• Must possess a clean, valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Salary

Anticipated salary range: $66,300 - $81,550 annually.

Workstyle

This full‑time position offers a hybrid work schedule requiring presence in the office Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, with an option to work from home the remainder of the week unless business needs require additional in‑office attendance.

Legal Statements

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.

You must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Company will not pursue or support visa sponsorship. All applicants must reside in the United States at the time of hire.

We comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, orders and mandates, including those we may be required to follow as a federal government contractor/subcontractor.