Senior Account Executive - Commercial Print

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 live within a reasonable commuting distance to Minneapolis, MN so that you can adequately execute your job responsibilities.

Your Impact

Develops strategies to penetrate accounts with key decision makers within the 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, including 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 third‑party solutions to address customer requirements.
• Establishes high‑level relationships with the customer base that will enhance long‑term working partnerships.
• New market share is gained through strategic prospecting and the ability to meet customer requirements by utilizing all resources available efficiently.

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.
• 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 overnight stays. Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record necessary.

Salary & Compensation:
Anticipated base salary range $60,000–$81,550 annually. Eligible for incentive compensation under the applicable plan. At 100% of plan, anticipated incentive compensation is $76,582 annually. Also eligible for a transportation allowance.

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. Visit  and connect on

We foster innovation and provide a purpose‑filled professional experience with a strong work ethic, creativity, and a cooperative spirit.

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.

• 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†
• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) savings plan, discretionary profit sharing, discretionary success sharing, educational assistance, recognition programs, vacation, and much more

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 not pursue or support visa sponsorship. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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This is a full‑time position offering a hybrid work schedule requiring you to report to your local office as directed by management, and to be available to customers in‑person or remotely (as dictated by customer needs). The option to work from home on other business days (except when business needs dictate otherwise) is also available.