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Project Lead - Business Planning SpecialistUS-NY-MelvilleJob ID: 34376Type: Full-Time# of Openings: 1Category: Sales/Business DevelopmentCUSA Melville HeadquartersAbout the Role The Project Lead - Business Planning Specialist (Specialist, Business Planning) 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.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 targetsVisit customers, partners, and trade events to understand their business needs, competitive activities and market conditions as necessaryProvide analytical and strategic input into, but limited to, marketing performance, budget planning and product allocationAdminister and maintain regular Business Planning activities related to the execution of key objectives Support decision-making with actionable insights, not just data reportingAbout You: The Skills & Expertise You Bring Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience required, plus 3 to 5 years of related experiencePrior sales or business development/planning experience is a plusBusiness negotiations skills requiredProject management experience is a plusGood analytical skillsPresentation skills requiredExcellent communication skills both verbal and written requiredMS Office and Google Workspace experienceOccasional travel as needed We are providing the anticipated salary range for this role: $69,300 - $103,770 annually.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 and connect with us on LinkedIn at . 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 Offe