Open Source Enterprise Sales

Join to apply for the Open Source Enterprise Sales / Alliances role at Canonical 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 breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. The company is founded by industry pioneers, is profitable, and has over 1,200 colleagues in more than 75 countries. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person to align on strategy and execution. We are looking to hire Enterprise Sales and Alliances Sales representatives to drive revenue growth and meet our goals. Location Remote opportunities available globally. Roles & Responsibilities Advance a deep understanding of Linux, cloud software ecosystem, and open source selling models. Negotiate contracts and commercial business terms. Build and expand strategic relationships. Own and develop the strategy and the sales engagements. Grow customer awareness of open source capabilities on Canonical Ubuntu. Deliver on targets, objectives and provide a voice of the partner and/or customer. Travel domestically and internationally to drive partnerships in person. Align and support internal field teams to identify, support, grow and transact. Work closely with Marketing, Sales Engineering and Product Management to deliver on targets, objectives and provide a voice of the partner and/or customer. Lead executive interlocks between partners/customers and Canonical leadership. Qualifications Track record of going above-and-beyond expectations to achieve outstanding revenue results in the technology field. Experience with Linux and open source. Exceptional academic track record. Undergraduate degree in a technical subject or compelling narrative about an alternative chosen path. Confidence to respectfully speak up, exchange feedback, and share ideas without hesitation. Leadership and commitment to skills development and mentorship. Passion for technology evidenced by personal projects and initiatives. Strong work ethic and confidence to shine alongside motivated colleagues. Professional written and spoken English with excellent presentation skills. Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability. Appreciative of diversity, polite and effective in a multi-cultural, multi-national organisation. Thoughtfulness and self-motivation with a results‑oriented mindset and a high level of personal drive to meet commitments. Ability to travel internationally twice a year for company events up to two weeks long and more regularly to meet clients and partners as required. Benefits 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 Program including Health and Wellness platform. 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, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we are changing the world of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence – to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home since its inception. 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 Entry level Employment type Full-time Job function Sales and Business Development Industries Software Development #J-18808-Ljbffr