Senior Solutions Analyst - Large Format Solutions Canon Solutions America
Itasca, IL

Job Description

OverviewResponsible for providing expert technical advice, consulting to sales teams and customers in design and implementation of complex and enterprise software solutions and professional services. Provide technical support in sales presentations, customer training, and the delivery of professional services. ResponsibilitiesAssist the sales team with the evaluation of prospective customers, account strategy, and possible enterprise printing applications solutions; and then participate in sales calls. Participate in on-site visits to customers for meetings, surveys and inspections. Meet with customer IT staff as technical advisor. Assist with RFP responses and provide on-going project management support on large, complex, diverse and challenging solution architecting and implementation. Assist in the installation and integration of products and product applications. Responsible for generating professional services revenue streams independent of equipment and software sales, conducting customer training classes, and providing installation and integration direction of advanced Color Solutions. In addition, will participate in the preparation of large, high value sales proposals; ensuring configurations are complete and accurate. Interfaces with the sales team as a technical advisor during sales cycle of software workflow solutions through professional services. Trains customers on all products, through the use of Professional Services, not covered by Product Training. Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience required. - Travel required up to 30% with overnight stays. - Relevant business experience relating to printing pre-sales/post- sales support in Large Format, office and production environments. Understand and be comfortable in using the Adobe Creative Suite product, Quark Xpress and/or other standard Color composition and management tools and respective file formats (JPEG, TIFF. EPS, PDF). - Additional knowledge of CAD systems, specifically AutoCAD and Microstation drafting and batch printing utilities. - Knowledge of industry standard RIPS, specifically Onyx Production House or Thrive. - Basic knowledge of SQL Server and SQL Server Management Studio. - Understanding of complex systems solutions, integration and networking in Windows, UNIX & Macintosh environments, Understanding of color profiling systems, color calibration, ICC profiles and their effect on color gamut across various substrates. - Expert in Acrobat Professional, Distiller and Enfocus Pitstop in regards to advanced PDF and PostScript file editing capabilities. - Networking experience including WAN/LAN, TCPIP and network required. Network certification preferred. Color Management Professional Master certification required. - Experience with flatbed cutting systems and associated software preferred. Company OverviewAbout our Company - Canon Solutions America provides industry leading enterprise, production, and large format printing solutions, supported by exceptional professional service offerings. With the technology offerings of the Canon and Océ brands, Canon Solutions America helps companies of all sizes find ways to: improve sustainability, increase efficiency, and control costs in conjunction with high volume, continuous feed, digital and traditional printing, and document management solutions. A wholly owned subsidiary of Canon U.S.A., Inc., Canon Solutions America is headquartered in Melville, N.Y. and has sales and service locations across the U.S. Canon Solutions America offers a competitive compensation package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) Savings Plan, profit sharing, success sharing, educational assistance, recognition programs, vacation, and much more. We are an EEO/AA employer. Minority/Female/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. If you are not reviewing this job posting on our Careers' site csa.canon.com/careers, we cannot guarantee the validity of this posting. For a list of our current postings, please visit us at csa.canon.com/careers. #CSA Posting Tags#LI-AC1