Career Opportunities at Canon, November 2016
Canon Europe is a subsidiary of Canon Inc. of Japan, a world-leading innovator and provider of imaging solutions.
Canon is recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Channel Account Manager - Nigeria B2C - IT Channel
Position ID #: 8000
Location: Nigeria (all locations)
Job Category: Sales
Job Level: Manager
Employment Type: Full-time Permanent
Job Purpose and Summary
- The Candidate would be Canon’s representative at the Tier-2 level, responsible for a dedicated channel(s).
- Tier-2 is defined as the reseller of Canon Products who
purchases Canon products from Canon’s designated distributors (business
partners) and will be responsible for: Channel Penetration, Demand
Generation, Brand Visibility and Enhance Canon MASH in the country.
What We Give
With Canon, you'll get the support and encouragement you need to grow,
from people who share your ambition. We'll invest in your professional
development to help you learn and progress in your role with us. You'll
find leaders who give you the freedom to explore new things and a team
where knowledge is shared openly.
- Channel, Account and Competition Mapping.
- Establish Tier 2 contacts and business relationships with the
right representatives of the Tier 2 partner (Account Decision Makers).
- Introduce Canon Products at the account utilizing the relationship established with T2 dealer.
- Product training to Tier 2 Salesmen and Merchandisers.
- Carry out demand generation activities like Events & Seminars.
- Prepare the Marketing Activity Calendar in coordination with the Country Manager and the Tier 1 partner.
- Appoint / Work with local marketing agency to carry out planned
activities in the local market in coordination with Marcom team
adhering to Canon brand and corporate guidelines.
- Monitor the Channel Partner program in the country with regular mechanism of Sell out reporting.
- Enhance Canon’s brand awareness in the market by improving In
store visibility, development of localized POS materials and display
stands.
- Propose, and Support PMs / BDMs in planning and organizing of local product launch events.
What We Ask
- We need people who can achieve the exceptional by working
collaboratively, who have the courage to risk new ways of doing things
and the ability to see the world the way their customers see it.
- We're looking for creative problem-solvers like you, someone who can ensure Canon stays ahead in an ever-changing world.
Interpersonal Skills:
- Excellent communication skills and requisite diplomatic/negotiation skills.
- Ability to communicate and relate to subjects, issues and clients at many levels.
- Excellent Market knowledge and willingness to be “Closer to Market”.
Previous Experience, Education and Job Learning:
- Relevant recognized formal qualifications (university level) desirable.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar international or
regional sales role (with a similar company, national distributor or
trading company) - very desirable
- Background and knowledge of market environments - desirable.
- Fluency in written and spoken English and the local language essential.
- High level of written and spoken communications - essential.
- Professional appearance, attitude and communication style - essential.
- Familiarity with MS Office applications, i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint essential.
You will need:
- Drive for results
- Focus on the customer
- Apply Business Acumen
- Communicate effectively
- Negotiate & Influence
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply for this Position
Job Title: Channel Account Manager Nigeria B2C CE Channel
Position ID #: 8001
Location: Nigeria (all locations)
Job Category: Sales
Job Level: Manager
Employment Type: Full-time Permanent
Job Purpose and Summary
- The Candidate would be Canon’s representative at the Tier-2 level, responsible for a dedicated channel(s).
- Tier-2 is defined as the reseller of Canon Products who
purchases Canon products from Canon’s designated distributors (business
partners) and will be responsible for: Channel Penetration, Demand
Generation, Brand Visibility and Enhance Canon MASH in the country.
What We Give
With Canon, you'll get the support and encouragement you need to grow,
from people who share your ambition. We'll invest in your professional
development to help you learn and progress in your role with us. You'll
find leaders who give you the freedom to explore new things and a team
where knowledge is shared openly:
- Channel, Account and Competition Mapping.
- Establish Tier 2 contacts and business relationships with the
right representatives of the Tier 2 partner (Account Decision Makers).
- Introduce Canon Products at the account utilizing the relationship established with T2 dealer.
- Product training to Tier 2 Salesmen and Merchandisers.
- Carry out demand generation activities like Events & Seminars.
- Prepare the Marketing Activity Calendar in coordination with the Country Manager and the Tier 1 partner.
- Appoint / Work with local marketing agency to carry out planned
activities in the local market in coordination with Marcom team adhering
to Canon brand and corporate guidelines.
- Monitor the Channel Partner program in the country with regular mechanism of Sell out reporting.
- Enhance Canon’s brand awareness in the market by improving In
store visibility, development of localized POS materials and display
stands.
- Propose, and Support PMs / BDMs in planning and organizing of local product launch events.
What We Ask
- We need people who can achieve the exceptional by working
collaboratively, who have the courage to risk new ways of doing things
and the ability to see the world the way their customers see it.
- We're looking for creative problem-solvers like you, someone who can ensure Canon stays ahead in an ever-changing world.
Interpersonal Skills:
- Excellent communication skills and requisite diplomatic/negotiation skills.
- Ability to communicate and relate to subjects, issues and clients at many levels.
- Excellent Market knowledge and willingness to be “Closer to Market”.
Previous Experience, Education and Job Learning:
- Relevant recognized formal qualifications (university level) desirable.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar international or
regional sales role (with a similar company, national distributor or
trading company) - very desirable
- Background and knowledge of market environments - desirable.
- Fluency in written and spoken English and the local language essential.
- High level of written and spoken communications - essential.
- Professional appearance, attitude and communication style - essential.
- Familiarity with MS Office applications, i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint essential.
You will need:
- Drive for results
- Focus on the customer
- Apply Business Acumen
- Communicate effectively
- Negotiate & Influence
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply for this Position
Job Title: Channel Account Manager - Nigeria B2B
Position ID #: 8049
Location: Nigeria (all locations)
Job Category: Sales
Job Level: Specialist/ Professional
Employment Type: Not Indicated
Job Purpose and Summary
- The Candidate would be Canon’s representative at the Tier-2 level, responsible for a dedicated channel(s).
- Tier-2 is defined as the reseller of Canon Products who
purchases Canon products from Canon’s designated distributors (business
partners) and will be reposible for: Channel Penetration, Demand
Generation, Brand Visibility and Enhance Canon MASH in the country.
What We Give
With Canon, you'll get the support and encouragement you need to grow,
from people who share your ambition. We'll invest in your professional
development to help you learn and progress in your role with us. You'll
find leaders who give you the freedom to explore new things and a team
where knowledge is shared openly:
- Channel, Account and Competition Mapping.
- Establish Tier 2 contacts and business relationships with the
right representatives of the Tier 2 partner (Account Decision Makers).
- Introduce Canon Products at the account utilizing the relationship established with T2 dealer.
- Product training to Tier 2 Salesmen and Merchandisers.
- Carry out demand generation activities like Events & Seminars.
- Prepare the Marketing Activity Calendar in coordination with the Country Manager and the Tier 1 partner.
- Appoint / Work with local marketing agency to carry out planned
activities in the local market in coordination with Marcom team adhering
to Canon brand and corporate guidelines.
- Monitor the Channel Partner program in the country with regular mechanism of Sell out reporting.
- Enhance Canon’s brand awareness in the market by improving In
store visibility, development of localized POS materials and display
stands.
- Propose, and Support PMs / BDMs in planning and organizing of local product launch events.
What We Ask
- We need people who can achieve the exceptional by working
collaboratively, who have the courage to risk new ways of doing things
and the ability to see the world the way their customers see it.
- We're looking for creative problem-solvers like you, somone who can ensure Canon stays ahead in an ever-changing world.
Interpersonal Skills:
- Excellent communication skills and requisite diplomatic/negotiation skills.
- Ability to communicate and relate to subjects, issues and clients at many levels.
- Excellent Market knowledge and willingness to be “Closer to Market”.
Previous Experience, Education and Job Learning
- Relevant recognized formal qualifications (university level) - desirable.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar international or
regional sales role (with a similar company, national distributor or
trading company) – very desirable
- Background and knowledge of market environments – desirable.
- Fluency in written and spoken English and the local language - essential.
- High level of written and spoken communications – essential.
- Professional appearance, attitude and communication style – essential.
- Familiarity with MS Office applications, i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint - essential.
You will need:
- Drive for results
- Focus on the customer
- Apply Business Acumen
- Communicate effectively
- Negotiate & Influence
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply for this Position
Job Title: Channel Account Manager - Nigeria B2C Retail Channel
Position ID #: 7999
Location: Nigeria (all locations)
Job Category: Sales
Job Level: Specialist/ Professional
Employment Type: Full-time Permanent
Job Purpose and Summary
- The Candidate would be Canon’s representative at the Tier-2 level, responsible for a dedicated channel(s).
- Tier-2 is defined as the reseller of Canon Products who
purchases Canon products from Canon’s designated distributors (business
partners) and will be reposible for: Channel Penetration, Demand
Generation, Brand Visibility and Enhance Canon MASH in the country.
What We Give
With Canon, you'll get the support and encouragement you need to grow,
from people who share your ambition. We'll invest in your professional
development to help you learn and progress in your role with us. You'll
find leaders who give you the freedom to explore new things and a team
where knowledge is shared openly:
- Channel, Account and Competition Mapping.
- Establish Tier 2 contacts and business relationships with the
right representatives of the Tier 2 partner (Account Decision Makers).
- Introduce Canon Products at the account utilizing the relationship established with T2 dealer.
- Product training to Tier 2 Salesmen and Merchandisers.
- Carry out demand generation activities like Events & Seminars.
- Prepare the Marketing Activity Calendar in coordination with the Country Manager and the Tier 1 partner.
- Appoint / Work with local marketing agency to carry out planned
activities in the local market in coordination with Marcom team adhering
to Canon brand and corporate guidelines.
- Monitor the Channel Partner program in the country with regular mechanism of Sell out reporting.
- Enhance Canon’s brand awareness in the market by improving In
store visibility, development of localized POS materials and display
stands.
- Propose, and Support PMs / BDMs in planning and organizing of local product launch events.
What we Ask
- We need people who can achieve the exceptional by working
collaboratively, who have the courage to risk new ways of doing things
and the ability to see the world the way their customers see it.
- We're looking for creative problem-solvers like you, someone who can ensure Canon stays ahead in an ever-changing world.
Interpersonal Skills:
- Excellent communication skills and requisite diplomatic/negotiation skills.
- Ability to communicate and relate to subjects, issues and clients at many levels.
- Excellent Market knowledge and willingness to be “Closer to Market”.
Previous Experience, Education and Job Learning
- Relevant recognized formal qualifications (university level) - desirable.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar international or
regional sales role (with a similar company, national distributor or
trading company) - very desirable
- Background and knowledge of market environments - desirable.
- Fluency in written and spoken English and the local language - essential.
- High level of written and spoken communications - essential.
- Professional appearance, attitude and communication style - essential.
- Familiarity with MS Office applications, i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint - essential.
You will need:
- Drive for results
- Focus on the customer
- Apply Business Acumen
- Communicate effectively
- Negotiate & Influence
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply for this Position
Job Title: CCNA Country Manager - Nigeria, B2B
Position ID #: 6907
Location: Nigeria (all locations)
Job Category: Sales
Job Level: Manager
Employment Type: Full-time Permanent
Job Purpose and Summary
- The purpose of this role is to represent Canon in the country
for enhancement of business, improvement of distribution coverage and
improved brand visibility in the Channel.
- This role is based in Nigeria and is covering Nigeria B2B.
What We Give
With Canon, you'll get the support and encouragement you need to grow,
from people who share your ambition. We'll invest in your professional
development to help you learn and progress in your role with us. You'll
find leaders who give you the freedom to explore new things and a team
where knowledge is shared openly:
Tier-1 Management:
- Monthly purchase, sales and stock (PSS) exercise with the partners
- Partner/ area performance reporting to sales manager
- Providing weekly sales forecast to SPM/SM in line with the agreed budget
- Developing N+2 sales forecast with partners
- Developing and analyzing competition price map
- Developing country product MASH
Tier-2 Management:
- Relationship building with Tier-2 dealers
- Branding and display at shop floor
- Promotion plan, deals and offers
- Estimating market size and product MASH
- Channel and account mapping
- Sell-out data collection and analysis
- Channel/ account sales strategy
- Any other relevant competition information in the market
- Training to Tier-1 and Tier-2 sales staff
- Merchandiser training
- Channel and dealer seminars
- Channel and account wise marketing activity calendar
- Liaise with CME Marketing/Corporate communication to ensure all
activities at Tier 2 to be in line with the Canon’s corporate
guidelines.
- Contribute to creation of localized POS by participating in POS creation meetings with Product Managers and Marketing.
- Co-ordinate the execution of projects assigned by the Line
Manager, within company policy, in order to meet the agreed quality
standards and time line
What We Ask
- We need people who can achieve the exceptional by working
collaboratively, who have the courage to risk new ways of doing things
and the ability to see the world the way their customers see it.
- We're looking for creative problem-solvers like you, someone who can ensure Canon stays ahead in an ever-changing world.
Required Skills and Qualifications
Interpersonal Requirements:
- Excellent diplomatic/negotiation skills – Eessential
- High level of presentation skills for internal and external customers.
- Excellent Market knowledge and willingness to be “Closer to Market.
- Excellent Analytical & reporting skills
- Highly driven and results oriented, aggressive approach to winning business
Previous Experience/ Education:
- Relevant recognized formal qualifications (university level) - desirable
- Strong B2B sales experience with proven track record and success- essential
- Minimum of 6 to 10 years’ experience in a similar international
or regional sales role (with a similar company, national distributor ) -
very desirable
- Background and knowledge of local market environments – essential
- Fluency in written and spoken English and local language - essential
- Familiarity with MS Office applications, i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint - essential
You will need:
- Customer focus - develop relationship with the distributor and the channel in the market.
- Ability to deliver results through proper planning and execution
of strategies as discussed with line manager, team and partners.
- Good communication skills in order to represent CME strategies in the market from time to time.
- Ability to negotiate and influence T2 partners in line with company direction.
- Ability to collect and analyze market information and work on action plans derived from this data.
- Should also possess the ability to think out of the box and look for new opportunities to enhance business.
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply for this Position