Company Info
Canonical - We deliver open source to the world faster, more securely, and more cost-effectively than any other company.
Canonical – We deliver open source to the world faster, more securely, and more cost-effectively than any other company. We develop Ubuntu, the world’s most popular enterprise Linux from cloud to edge, together with a passionate global community of 200,000 contributors. Ubuntu means ‘humanity to others. We chose it because it embodies the generosity at the heart of open source, the new normal for platforms and innovation. Together with a community of 200,000, we publish an operating system that runs from the tiny connected devices up to the world’s biggest mainframes, the platform that everybody uses on the public cloud, and the workstation experience of the world’s most productive developers. Secure and reliable, elegant and intuitive, and open for innovation – Ubuntu is the future of open source, which is why it’s the fastest-growing Linux in the world despite already being the most widely deployed.
Job Title: Open Source Enterprise/Alliances Sales Representative
Location: Lagos (Remote)
These roles entails
- Advancing a deep understanding of Linux and cloud software ecosystem, and open source selling models
- Experience with negotiating contracts and commercial business terms
- Building and expanding strategic relationships
- Building and owning the strategy and the development of the sales engagements
- Growing customers awareness of open source capabilities on Canonical Ubuntu
- Delivering on targets, objectives and providing a voice of the partner and/or customer
- Travelling both domestically and internationally to drive partnerships in person
- Aligning and supporting internal Field teams to identify, support, grow and transact
- Working closely with Marketing, Sales Engineering and Product Management to deliver on targets, objectives and provide a voice of the partner and/or customer
- Leading executive interlocks between partners/customers and our own leadership team
What we are looking for in you
- Track record of going above-and-beyond expectations to achieve revenue outstanding results in our technological field
- Experience with Linux and opensource
- Exceptional academic track record from both high school and university, regardless of seniority of current position
- Undergraduate degree in a technical subject or a compelling narrative about your 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
- The 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 results orientated mind set 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.
What we offer you
- We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide.
- Personal learning and development budget
- Annual compensation review
- Recognition rewards
- Annual leave
- Priority Pass for travel.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should Click here to apply online
