Overview
Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in cloud, data science, AI, engineering, and IoT initiatives. The company is founder led, profitable, and growing, with 1,100+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office-based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person to align on strategy and execution.
Location: Multiple openings in the Americas and in EMEA time zones.
The role
The role entails collaborating with Product, Alliances, Sales, Business Development, and Marketing to prospect into ISV accounts, introduce our offerings, and help partners or potential customers develop their products to best leverage our portfolio. The Sales Director, ISV Embedded Solutions will:
* Drive embedded support and licensing sales with ISVs to exceed quarterly and annual bookings targets.
* Lead customer and partner relationships and interactions through all stages of the sales, customer success and support lifecycle.
* Deepen their understanding and engagement with the open source ecosystem.
* Identify and develop partnerships that support Canonical's strategic ambitions.
* Collaborate with product management to ensure fitness and enhancement of our platforms and solutions for ISVs.
* Negotiate contracts with new and existing ISV partners and customers.
* Shape our content and messaging for ISV partners and customers.
What we are looking for in you
* Exceptional academic track record from both high school and university.
* Undergraduate degree in a technical subject or a compelling narrative about an alternative chosen path.
* Ability to establish strategic relationships with large organisations at all levels.
* A passion for technology and extensive experience with the software and SaaS industry, Linux (Debian or Ubuntu preferred), the open source ecosystem, cloud models, and container service offerings.
* Experience with lead generation and business development in the software sector.
* Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability.
* Outstanding business English writing and presentation skills.
* A personal drive to meet commitments and a track record of delivering beyond expectations.
* A commitment to leadership, skills development and mentorship.
* An appreciation of diversity and effectiveness in a multicultural, multinational organisation.
* Ability to travel internationally twice a year for company events up to two weeks long.
What we offer colleagues
* Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person.
* Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year.
* Annual compensation review.
* Recognition rewards.
* Annual holiday leave.
* Maternity and paternity leave.
* Employee Assistance Programme.
* Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues.
* Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long haul company events.
About Canonical
Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, we are changing the world of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. Most colleagues have worked from home since 2004. We expect excellence and encourage thinking differently, working smarter, and continuous learning.
Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Sales and Business Development
Industries
* Software Development
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