Americas Sales Director, Isv Embedded Solutions

OverviewAmericas Sales Director, ISV Embedded Solutions role at Canonical.Location: Multiple openings in the Americas and in EMEA time zones.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 enterprise initiatives across public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT.Our customers include leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors.The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing.ResponsibilitiesDrive 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 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 youExceptional academic track record from both high school and university.Undergraduate degree in a technical subject or a compelling narrative about your 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), 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 colleaguesDistributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in personPersonal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per yearAnnual compensation reviewRecognition rewardsAnnual holiday leaveMaternity and paternity leaveTeam Member Assistance Program & Wellness PlatformOpportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleaguesPriority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company eventsAbout CanonicalCanonical 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 ****.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 employerWe 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 levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionSales and Business DevelopmentIndustries: Software Development#J-*****-Ljbffr