Canonical
Overview
Canonical is seeking a highly motivated and experienced
IHV Alliance Sales Director
to join the strategic partnerships team to lead IHV Alliances in the EMEA or APAC regions. Reporting to the Head of IHV Alliances, the IHV Alliance Sales Director will build and maintain strong relationships with senior executives at strategic partner organizations, foster collaboration on joint business objectives, and drive revenue growth and market expansion. The role manages a team of Business Development Managers and collaborates with IHV and Canonical teams across geographies. Location: This role will be based remotely in the EMEA or APAC regions. Responsibilities
Build strategic relationships with IHV partners at all levels Grow their awareness of open source capabilities on Canonical Ubuntu Demonstrate a deep understanding of the Linux and cloud software ecosystem Negotiate contracts and commercial business terms Demonstrate a deep understanding of large and complex organizations Lead partnerships in APAC with companies like Lenovo, Huawei, Quanta, Fujitsu, Inspur, H3C, NEC, Asus etc. Lead partnerships in EMEA with companies like Ericsson, Nokia, Bull, Siemens Lead partnerships in the Americas with companies like Dell, HPE, IBM, Supermicro Work closely with marketing, sales engineering and product management Deliver on targets, objectives and provide a voice of the partner Lead executive interlocks between IHV and Canonical leadership Travel regularly – sometimes internationally – to drive partnerships in person Valued skills and experience
Experience in alliance or indirect sales management roles Autonomous, disciplined, hands-on, get-it-done mentality Ability to capture customer requirements, evaluate gaps, identify and create opportunities Passionate about Ubuntu products and mission Comfortable in fast-paced and high pressure environments with measurable goals Experience with Linux, virtualization, containers, and other cloud technologies Excellent communication and presentation skills What we offer colleagues
We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually to ensure we recognize outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus or commission. We provide all team members with additional benefits which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally. 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 Team Member Assistance Program 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; in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home since our inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game. 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.
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Canonical is seeking a highly motivated and experienced
IHV Alliance Sales Director
to join the strategic partnerships team to lead IHV Alliances in the EMEA or APAC regions. Reporting to the Head of IHV Alliances, the IHV Alliance Sales Director will build and maintain strong relationships with senior executives at strategic partner organizations, foster collaboration on joint business objectives, and drive revenue growth and market expansion. The role manages a team of Business Development Managers and collaborates with IHV and Canonical teams across geographies. Location: This role will be based remotely in the EMEA or APAC regions. Responsibilities
Build strategic relationships with IHV partners at all levels Grow their awareness of open source capabilities on Canonical Ubuntu Demonstrate a deep understanding of the Linux and cloud software ecosystem Negotiate contracts and commercial business terms Demonstrate a deep understanding of large and complex organizations Lead partnerships in APAC with companies like Lenovo, Huawei, Quanta, Fujitsu, Inspur, H3C, NEC, Asus etc. Lead partnerships in EMEA with companies like Ericsson, Nokia, Bull, Siemens Lead partnerships in the Americas with companies like Dell, HPE, IBM, Supermicro Work closely with marketing, sales engineering and product management Deliver on targets, objectives and provide a voice of the partner Lead executive interlocks between IHV and Canonical leadership Travel regularly – sometimes internationally – to drive partnerships in person Valued skills and experience
Experience in alliance or indirect sales management roles Autonomous, disciplined, hands-on, get-it-done mentality Ability to capture customer requirements, evaluate gaps, identify and create opportunities Passionate about Ubuntu products and mission Comfortable in fast-paced and high pressure environments with measurable goals Experience with Linux, virtualization, containers, and other cloud technologies Excellent communication and presentation skills What we offer colleagues
We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually to ensure we recognize outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus or commission. We provide all team members with additional benefits which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally. 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 Team Member Assistance Program 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; in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home since our inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game. 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.
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