Full-Time

Account Executive

Deadline 3/11/27
Canon

Canon

5,001-10,000 employees

Global imaging, optics, and office solutions

Compensation Overview

$70k - $80k/yr

+ Incentive Compensation + Transportation Allowance

No H1B Sponsorship

Knoxville, TN, USA

Hybrid

Hybrid role; some days remote, must reside within commuting distance to Knoxville, TN.

Category
Sales & Account Management (1)
Required Skills
Sales
Marketing
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree is required
  • Five years of related experience is required
  • Recent experience in office technology, business to business, outside sales
  • Strong communication skills including the ability to build solid working relationships with a variety of businesses
  • An interest in learning new technology in an evolving industry
  • The ability to work autonomously and strong time management skills
  • Some travel is required within the local market and may include overnights
  • A valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record are necessary
  • The candidate must live within a reasonable commuting distance to Knoxville, Tennessee
Responsibilities
  • Develops strategies to penetrate accounts with the key decision makers at the Major Account level, with the focus 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, including short-term and 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 third party solutions to address customer requirements
  • Establishes high level relationships with the customer base that will enhance long term working partnerships
  • Gains new market share through strategic prospecting and ability to meet customer requirements by utilizing all resources available efficiently

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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