Account Executive

About the Role

Canon USA is seeking an Account Executive, Workplace Technologies & Services (WTS) to promote Canon’s hardware and software technology-based solutions to prominent companies within an established territory and assigned account list. This role is based in the Chicago, IL area.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and establish impactful business relationships with both new and existing customers.
• Prospect for new business opportunities and gain new market share in an assigned territory through in-person meetings and phone calls.
• Assist with upgrading technology, solutions, and services with existing customers in an assigned territory.
• Implement creative sales strategies to meet customer needs.
• Perform extensive customer analyses and site surveys at customer locations to satisfy needs.
• Prepare proposals, presentations, and conduct product demonstrations.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor's degree
• 0-2 years of related experience
• Minimum one year of recent business-to-business, outside sales experience preferred
• Strong communication skills with the desire 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 with excellent time management skills.
• The capacity to travel within local market (valid driver's license and acceptable driving record necessary).

Qualifications

Residency: Must live within a reasonable commuting distance to Chicago, IL.

Compensation & Benefits

• Anticipated base salary range: $40,000-$50,610 annually.
• Eligible for incentive compensation.
• Eligible for a transportation allowance.
• Includes competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Additional Perks: Employee referral bonus, employee discounts, “Dress for Your Day” attire program, volunteer opportunities, Canon welcome kit and official merch.