Company Overview
Open source software is the new default in the enterprise, and Canonical is the new challenger to major enterprise software vendors. We deliver better open source from the data center to cloud and edge. Our Linux distribution Ubuntu is now the leading platform for public cloud compute, and the favorite platform for software engineers, data scientists and AI developers.
Our mission is to accelerate the adoption and quality of open source globally, and our goal is to ship the most software on the planet by cores. A tidal wave of open source innovation is the next phase of the entire enterprise software industry, and we aim to be the most compelling way to ride that wave.
Canonical provides licensed enterprise software products, commercial support, managed services, consulting and training services to customers who are deploying Ubuntu or open source applications on the cloud, in their data center, or to the connected device and IoT ecosystem. We are distributed worldwide, with a leadership team spread across many countries, and we are committed to building a diverse group of exceptional leads to build the best, not biggest, enterprise software company.
Hiring Criteria
- Empathy for the customer – a real understanding of customer needs, industry‑specific challenges, and a desire to help customers solve their business problems
- High intellect – the ability to learn quickly, understand very complex subjects, and communicate clearly to build trust and confidence
- Passion for technology – a fascination with the state of the art from brilliant people solving hard problems, and fierce competition for large prizes
- Teamwork – a willingness to help others, to collaborate well with people from different disciplines, and to balance personal and team ambitions
- Energy – the drive to motivate oneself and others to achieve the best result for the team and our customers
What Your Day Will Look Like
Represent the company, its solutions and software, in your territoryBuild and execute a territory plan to prioritize outreach and prospectingDevelop new pipeline through outreach, prospecting, local marketing, and industry eventsClose contracts to meet and exceed quarterly and annual bookings targetsBe mindful and proactive in achieving tactical and strategic objectivesManage customer relationships and interactions through all stages of the sales cycleWork with field engineers to propose solutions that solve our customers' business problemsWork with customer success to identify growth opportunitiesMaintain accurate pipeline data and forecasts within SalesforceEstablish productive professional relationships with key influencers and decision makersWhat We Are Looking For In You
Bachelor's level degree, preferably in engineering or computer scienceExperience of open source technology and solutionsDetail oriented with effective follow‑upExperience in enterprise software or technology sales planning and execution in the Telecoms in the DACH regionTrack record of achievement in sales targets and new account winsSelf‑discipline and motivation to be successful in a distributed teamProfessional written and spoken English, as well as German languageAbility to travel for customer engagements, industry events and company eventsAdditional Skills Of Interest
Specific vertical experience – finance, telco, health, energy, public sector, techExperience speaking at conferences or industry eventsWhat We Offer You
Distributed 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 leaveEmployee Assistance ProgramOpportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleaguesPriority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company eventsAbout 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 is an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background creates a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.
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