Sr. Account Executive Commercial Print

Canon USA & Affiliates; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee referral bonus

Employee discounts

Dress for Your Day

Volunteer opportunities

Canon welcome kit

Job summary

Canon U.S.A., Inc. is seeking a sales professional to drive Canon hardware and software solutions to printers, graphic houses, and fulfillment companies in the Walnut Creek area.

The role requires commuting within the local market and offers a base salary with incentive compensation. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) and 5 years of related outside sales experience, with strong communication skills and the ability to work autonomously.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• 5 years of related experience in office technology, B2B outside sales.

Responsibilities

• Penetrate assigned accounts and build relationships with key decision makers.
• Strategize to place Canon hardware and software in new accounts.
• Provide marketing, technical, and administrative support to named accounts.
• Develop plans to introduce Canon technology and third-party solutions.
• Report customer activity and trends to management.

Skills

Account penetration

Communication

Autonomy

Time management

Travel within local market

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

About the Role

Responsible for selling Canon's hardware and software technology-based solutions to printers, graphic houses, and fulfillment companies within an assigned account list.

This role requires you to reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the applicable job location to effectively fulfill the responsibilities of the position.

Your Impact

• Develops strategies to penetrate accounts with the key decision makers within assigned account list. The focus is on placing Canon equipment and solutions in new accounts.
• Reports customer activity to management identifying: customer requirements, competitive trends, and changing environments.
• Develops strategic plans to address customer's requirements on a local basis. Strategy should include short term as well as long-term goals.
• Provides marketing, technical and administrative support to the named accounts' internal departments to ensure outstanding relations and excellent customer support in all facets of daily activity.
• Develops plans to introduce/place Canon technology, service, software, and 3rd party solutions to address customer requirements.
• Establishes high level relationships with customer base that will enhance long term working partnerships.
• New market share is gained through strategic prospecting and ability to meet customer requirements by utilizing all resources available efficiently.

About You: The Skills & Expertise You Bring

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience required, plus 5 years of related experience.

• Experience in office technology, business to business, outside sales experience.
• Strong communication skills including the desire to build solid working relationships.
• An interest in learning new technology in an evolving industry.
• The ability to work autonomously and excellent time management skills.
• Some travel required within local market, may include overnights (valid driver's license and acceptable driving record necessary).

We are providing the anticipated base salary range for this role: $60,000 - $81,550 annually.

This role is eligible for incentive compensation under the terms of an applicable plan and/or policy.

Incentive compensation earnings vary by quota assigned, at 100% of plan, the anticipated incentive compensation for this role is $76,582 annually.

This role is also eligible for a transportation allowance.

Company Overview

About our Company -Canon U.S.A., Inc., is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions to the United States and to Latin America and the Caribbean markets. With approximately $28.5 billion in global revenue, its parent company, Canon Inc., as of 2024 has ranked in the top-10 for U.S. patents granted for 41 consecutive years. Canon U.S.A. is dedicated to its Kyosei philosophy of social and environmental responsibility. To learn more about Canon, visit us at www.usa.canon.com and connect with us on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/canonusa .

Who We Are

Where Talent Fosters Innovation.

Do you want your next professional experience to be filled with purpose and opportunity, world-class team members, and impactful work? Driven by our mission of exceeding customer expectations with our technologies and enriching the lives of our local communities and staff, we are a phenomenal team working collaboratively toward common goals. Our employees have a strong work ethic, creativity, and a cooperative spirit. We believe in integrity, respect, empowerment, and making a difference in the communities we serve. There is a strong sense of pride in what we do individually and together as a team. Join us and discover what it means to work for a global digital imaging leader with an unparalleled reputation for quality and innovation.

What We Offer

You’ll be joining a leader in digital imaging and innovation with an immense opportunity to make an impact and create your own rewarding career. We demonstrate commitment to our employees by offering a full range of rewards, including competitive compensation and benefits.

And Even More Perks!

• 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

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All referenced product names, and other marks, are trademarks of their respective owners.

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. A more comprehensive list of what we have to offer is available at https://www.usa.canon.com/about-us/life-at-canon/benefits-and-compensation

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.

You must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Company will