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Senior Key Agency & Pro Market Field Support Speci

Canon

Chicago, IL
Full Time
Senior
76k-114k
6 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Key Agency & Pro Market Field Support Specialist (Sr Specialist, Technical) to join our Key Agency & Pro Market Field Support Team within the Canon USA Business Partner Group (BPG). If you have experience in the professional photojournalism and/or professional photography and video industries and an interest in supporting, educating, and engaging with that market, this could be the job for you! Utilize your technical product expertise and industry experience to demonstrate Canon's imaging products and services with the goal of supporting current professional clients and exploring new business opportunities. This position is full time, remote-based, with frequent overnight travel to events, meetings, workshops, and productions. The role involves visiting key professional end users, providing technical support, conducting training seminars, collaborating on product launches and marketing efforts, and developing technical documentation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Visit key professional end users to demonstrate and educate on Canon imaging products.
  • Provide support to imaging professionals and end users, including evaluation loans, troubleshooting, equipment demonstrations, and responding to questions regarding advanced product applications, workflow, and imaging techniques.
  • Plan and conduct internal, dealer, and client training seminars in collaboration with sales teams to educate about Canon's imaging products.
  • Collaborate with Canon's Marketing and Product Planning departments to support product launches, marketing collateral, events, and special projects.
  • Assess technical support requirements for the industry and develop or schedule appropriate activities and programs.
  • Participate in research, planning, and execution of trade shows, activations, and events supporting the professional imaging market.
  • Develop audio/visual and technical documentation support materials for training and technical demonstrations.
  • Follow up on assigned leads and develop new business contacts to increase Canon's market share.
  • Communicate, advise, and collaborate with the sales organization regularly.
  • Compile product and market information, document business activities, and report on customer feedback and sentiment.
  • Represent Canon in on-camera interviews, social media, and marketing assets.
  • Develop enduring relationships with key end user clients and partners, providing customized solutions and support.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant imaging, photojournalism, marketing, or business field or equivalent experience.
  • At least 5 years of related experience as an imaging professional.
  • Professional level knowledge of cameras, lenses, techniques, and applications to support professional end users.
  • Experience in the technical aspects of on-location photojournalism and/or photography, including image editing, remote filing, and transmission.
  • Experience working in a still and video hybrid newsgathering environment.
  • Experience working with key imaging agencies and/or wire services is preferred.
  • Ability to travel up to 50-70% nationwide, with some international travel opportunities.
  • Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record, with ability to drive for company business.
  • Ability to lift over 50 lbs.
  • Working knowledge of a CRM system is preferred.

Nice to Have

  • Experience working at or with key imaging agencies and/or wire services.
  • Working knowledge of a CRM system.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience as an imaging professional.

Benefits & Perks

  • Salary range of $76,150 - $114,040.

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Job Details

Posted AtAug 3, 2025
Job CategoryTechnical Sales
Salary76k-114k
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeRemote
ExperienceSenior

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