Enterprise Account Executive

Overview Join to apply for the Enterprise Account Executive role at Canonical . Location: We are expanding our sales organisation globally and have open roles in every region. This is a general track role, hiring for opportunities across all levels of seniority in our Sales Teams. Apply here if you believe you possess outstanding revenue generating experience from the Technology industry. 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 on a daily basis. 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. Canonical has been a fully distributed company since its 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. Responsibilities Represent the company, its solutions and software, in your territory Build and execute a territory plan to prioritize outreach and prospecting Develop new pipeline through outreach, prospecting, local marketing, and industry events Close contracts to meet and exceed quarterly and annual bookings targets Be mindful and proactive in achieving tactical and strategic objectives Manage customer relationships and interactions through all stages of the sales cycle Work with field engineers to propose solutions that solve our customers' business problems Work with customer success to identify growth opportunities Maintain accurate pipeline data and forecasts within Salesforce Establish productive professional relationships with key influencers and decision makers What we are looking for in you Bachelor's level degree, preferably in engineering or computer science Experience of open source technology and solutions Detail oriented with effective follow-up Experience in enterprise software or technology sales planning and execution Track record of achievement in sales targets and new account wins Self-discipline and motivation to be successful in a distributed team Professional written and spoken English, as well as any language that may be appropriate for your target market Ability to travel for customer engagements, industry events and company events Additional Skills Of Interest Specific vertical experience, in particular finance, telco, health, energy, public sector, tech Experience speaking at conferences or industry events What we offer you We consider geographical location, experience, and performance when shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually to ensure we recognise outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven commission structure. 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 Employee Assistance Program Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company events Seniority level Entry level Employment type Full-time Job function Sales and Business Development Industries Software Development Canonical is an equal opportunity employer #J-18808-Ljbffr