Full-Time

Major Account Executive

Deadline 4/1/27
Canon

Canon

5,001-10,000 employees

Global imaging, optics, and office solutions

Compensation Overview

$69.3k - $103.8k/yr

+ Incentive compensation + Transportation Allowance

No H1B Sponsorship

Chicago, IL, USA

Hybrid

Hybrid role; some on-site presence in Chicago area; may work remotely on other days.

Category
Sales & Account Management (2)
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Required Skills
Financial analysis
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience
  • Five years of related experience
  • Experience selling business-to-business Production Printing equipment or related capital equipment
  • Experience selling capital equipment to C level decision makers
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
  • Strong business and financial analytical skills
  • Effective communication and presentation skills in relaying ideas, information, and solutions in an engaging and confident manner
  • Strong territory management skills with proven success identifying potential customers and applications
  • Flexibility to identify and adapt to changes as needed to maximize success
  • Strong consultative solution selling skills
  • Excellent time management, listening, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to travel throughout assigned territory, including flying to additional cities with overnights
  • Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record
  • Must live within a reasonable commuting distance to Chicago, IL
Responsibilities
  • Engages key executives and decision makers to identify and develop customer business needs through promotion of Canon solutions
  • Develops productive business relationships and provide superior level of dedicated support with existing and new customers to add value to the customer's productivity and profitability goals
  • Develops the territory to grow Accounts through Competitive Replacements and net New Account adds to territory
  • Creates and manages a short and long-term strategy to position our products and services for a long-term commitment
  • Demonstrates drive and resilience necessary to meet established targets and acceptable level of sales activities
  • Manages complex sales cycles utilizing a consultative solution selling approach
  • Develops proposals outlining unique customer business applications, pricing and implementation plans
  • Coordinates service and software support and establishes appropriate resources for each account
  • Utilizes internal resources (product specialists, solutions engineers and technicians) to effectively present Canon solutions
  • Coordinates consistent behavior of representation in strategic direction of each account

Canon makes imaging and optical products for consumers and businesses, including cameras, lenses, printers, and document-management software, and it sells high-precision semiconductor lithography and OLED manufacturing equipment. Its medical division provides diagnostic imaging systems such as MRI, CT, and ultrasound. Canon combines precision optics, sensors, and imaging software to capture and process visual information, while its industrial gear uses optical systems and precision mechanics for fabrication facilities. The company differentiates itself by offering integrated solutions across consumer, office, industrial, and medical imaging at a global scale, supported by R&D and acquisitions, with a goal to lead in imaging and optics while expanding into high-value markets and pursuing sustainability under its Kyosei philosophy.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Tokyo, Japan

Founded

1937

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What believers are saying

  • New 67,518 sqm factory increases lithography capacity 50%, starting September operations.
  • Nanoimprint lithography achieves 5nm miniaturization with lower power and cost than photolithography.
  • Back-end lithography systems generate 30% of sales from all major semiconductor manufacturers.

What critics are saying

  • ASML's High-NA EUV systems capture 70% advanced node market from Canon's i-line steppers.
  • Memory chip cost surge cuts FY operating income to $2.85B, compressing margins.
  • Philippine laser printer plant closure eliminates printing revenue as demand falls globally.

What makes Canon unique

  • Canon ships FPA-1200NZ2C nanoprint lithography machine to Texas Institute for Electronics.
  • Canon launches nanoimprint lithography rivaling ASML's EUV for 5nm nodes at lower cost.
  • Canon opens first lithography factory in 21 years, boosting mature node i-line and KrF production.

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