Role overview

Senior Partner Sales Manager- Global System Integrator (GSI)

Requirements and responsibilities

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The role entails

  • Build strategic relationships with partners at levels, and stickiness with Ubuntu technology
  • Deep understanding of Linux and cloud software ecosystem, and open source selling models
  • Negotiate contracts and commercial business terms
  • Deep understanding of partner organizations and sales models, in particular with Global System Integrators
  • Work closely with marketing, sales engineering and product management to deliver on targets, objectives and provide a voice of the partner
  • Lead executive interlocks between partners and Canonical leadership team
  • Ability to travel - sometimes internationally - up to 40% of the time

What we are looking for in you

  • Extensive experience in alliance or indirect sales management roles
  • Extensive experience with OpenStack, virtualization, containers and other Cloud technologies.
  • Autonomous, disciplined, hands-on, get-it-done mentality
  • Ability to capture customer requirements, evaluate gaps, identify and create opportunities
  • Passionate about Ubuntu products and mission
  • Comfortable in fast-paced and high pressure environments with ambitious achievement goals
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills

What we offer colleagues

  • 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
  • Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform
  • Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
  • Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events
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