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    Channel Partner Sales Executive

    Canonical
    Home based - WorldwideHome Based - Americas
    Remote
    Mid Level
    Full Time
    8 days ago
    remoteopen sourcechannel salestechnology sales

    Requirements

    • Bachelor's level degree, preferably in a technology field
    • Experience in software or technology sales from the specified market
    • Fluency in English
    • An understanding of open source, Linux and Ubuntu
    • A self starter with a proven track record of achieving sales targets
    • Detail oriented with strong follow-up skills
    • Effective negotiating skills with ability to close sales
    • Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills (written and verbal)
    • Productive in a globally distributed team through self-discipline and self-motivation
    • Mature approach to long-term relationship development with customers
    • The ability to represent the company at external events

    What You'll Do

    • Develop and execute channel strategy for distributors and resellers within the assigned territory
    • Increase awareness of Canonical as a lead player in Open Source and Cloud (Private, Hybrid, Multi, and Public models)
    • Identify and recruit new potential partners in assigned territory
    • Leverage personal network and prospecting skills to engage new partners and build on Canonical’s already-successful relationships
    • Guide partners through onboarding and enablement
    • Develop mutually beneficial go-to-market plans and commitments with partners
    • Arrange and execute sales and pre sales trainings to these resellers
    • Drive and manage channel pipeline through recurring partner interactions
    • Support partner’s satisfaction and act as trusted advisor and point of contact
    • Maintain a regularity/frequency of contact with priority resellers and distributors

    Nice to Have

    • Start-up experience

    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 Programme
    • Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
    • Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company events

    About Canonical

    Canonical, the publisher of Ubuntu, delivers trusted open source for everyone and provides security, support and services to enterprises.

    London, UK
    1000 - 5000
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