
Sr Advisor, Business Development - Managed IT Services
Itasca, IL · HybridFull-time$136–237K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today
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Canon seeks a senior business development advisor to establish and scale a Managed IT Services business line. The role defines its strategic vision, service portfolio, commercial model, and go-to-market execution, with full P&L ownership over managed solutions and technology partnerships. The position is hybrid, with three office days each week, and requires up to 60% travel. A relevant bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and nine years of related experience are required.
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About the Role
Canon is seeking a Sr Advisor, Business Development to support the growth of our Managed IT Services business. In this pivotal leadership role, you will be responsible for creating, launching, and scaling a new strategic business line focused on Managed IT, Cybersecurity, Cloud, and Infrastructure Services. You will define the strategic vision, service portfolio, commercial model, and go-to-market execution required to establish a profitable and sustainable technology practice. With full P&L ownership, you will oversee the delivery of comprehensive managed solutions—including Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR), Managed Detection & Response (MDR), and Virtual CISO (vCISO)—while forging strategic technology partnerships to drive recurring revenue and market differentiation. This role is ideal for a strategic subject matter expert with extensive leadership experience in MSP, MSSP, or cybersecurity environments who is ready to accelerate customer acquisition and long-term profitability.
This position is full time and offers a hybrid work schedule requiring you to be in the office Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and an option to work from home the remainder of the week (unless a specific business need arises requiring in office attendance on other days). Note that work schedules and office reporting requirements may change from time to time based on business needs.
Your Impact
Evaluates and manages new strategic business opportunities, initiatives and alliances to make recommendations for new projects. Subject Matter expert in the planning, designing, and implementation of strategic business objectives. Gathers research and analysis of target company markets, competition, product mix, and products to suggest Canon product positioning. May Represent the company at industry events, panel and leadership boards. May Collaborates with Senior Managers to determine team developmental opportunities and best practices to hire, train and retain top talent. Serves as a subject matter expert within a function by offering advice on complex issues within their area of expertise. Provides creative and effective solutions to problems, and is directly involved with planning projects, initiatives, policies or program changes to support the strategic goals established at higher levels. Has complete knowledge of the functional area, works independently and interacts with business leaders across Canon. May provide input into strategy development. Typically reports to a Director or Senior Director, and may mentor or supervise one or two less experienced professional staff.
About You: The Skills & Expertise You Bring
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience required, plus 9 years of related experience.Strong analytical and communications skills and thorough knowledge of MS Office. Travel is required up to 60% (valid driver's license and acceptable driving record necessary).
We are providing the anticipated base salary range for this role: $135,990-237,480 annually.
Company Overview
About our Company -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. To learn more about Canon, visit us at www.usa.canon.com and connect with us on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/canonusa .
Who We Are
Where Talent Fosters Innovation.
Do you want your next professional experience to be filled with purpose and opportunity, world-class team members, and impactful work? Driven by our mission of exceeding customer expectations with our technologies and enriching the lives of our local communities and staff, we are a phenomenal team working collaboratively toward common goals. Our employees have a strong work ethic, creativity, and a cooperative spirit. We believe in integrity, respect, empowerment, and making a difference in the communities we serve. There is a strong sense of pride in what we do individually and together as a team. Join us and discover what it means to work for a global digital imaging leader with an unparalleled reputation for quality and innovation.
What We Offer
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.
And Even More Perks!
-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
†Based on weekly patent counts issued by United States Patent and Trademark Office.
All referenced product names, and other marks, are trademarks of their respective owners.
Canon U.S.A., Inc. offers a competitive compensation package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) Savings Plan, discretionary profit sharing, discretionary success sharing, educational assistance, recognition programs, vacation, and much more. A more comprehensive list of what we have to offer is available at https://www.usa.canon.com/about-us/life-at-canon/benefits-and-compensation
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 applicants must reside in the United States at the time of hire.
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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Workstyle Description
Hybrid - This position is full time and offers a hybrid work schedule requiring you to be in the office three days a week and an option to work from home the remainder of the week (unless a specific business need arises requiring in office attendance on other days). Note that work schedules and office reporting requirements may change from time to time based on business needs.
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Location US-NY-Melville | US-IL-Itasca | US-GA-Norcross | US-TX-Irving | US-NJ-Burlington | US-CA-Irvine
Company Canon U.S.A., Inc.
Requisition ID 35709
Category Strategy/Planning
Position Type Full-Time
Workstyle Hybrid
Canon is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Minority/Female/Individuals with Disabilities/Veteran. We value the diversity of our workforce and knowledge of our people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, disability, genetic information or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Click on the following links to learn more "EEO is the Law" poster, "EEO is the Law" poster supplement, NLRA "Employee Rights" poster and Canon’s Pay Transparency Statement.
Canon is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation in order to complete an employment application, or during the application process, please e-mail us at [email protected].
How this job compares
Set against the 20,666 open Business Development jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$136–237K/yr
- Illinois median$120–180K/yr578 salary ranges
- US median$125–197K/yr14,649 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $187K, is 24% above the Illinois median midpoint ($151K) — in the middle half of Business Development salary ranges in Illinois.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 714 open Business Development jobs in Illinois and 20,666 across the US. 13% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 9 years of experience; Business Development postings that state a minimum ask for 6 years at the median (16,438 postings).
- Education
- 6,281 of the 20,666 open Business Development jobs (30%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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