Americas Sales Director, ISV Embedded Solutions at Canonical

Americas

Canonical Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, Open Source Software, Cloud ComputingIndustries

Requirements

  • Not specified

Responsibilities

  • Drive 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 platforms and solutions for ISVs
  • Prospect into ISV accounts, introduce offerings, and help partners or potential customers develop their products to best leverage the portfolio

Skills

Sales
Partnerships
Ubuntu
Ubuntu Pro
Open Source
ISV
Customer Success
Prospecting
Account Management
Licensing

Canonical

Provides enterprise support for Ubuntu OS

About Canonical

Canonical publishes Ubuntu, an open-source operating system, and offers various commercial services for it. Their products include extended security maintenance, kernel livepatch services, and enterprise support, which help businesses maintain secure and efficient infrastructure. Canonical partners with hardware and software vendors to certify that Ubuntu operates well on different devices, enhancing its reliability. The company generates revenue through subscription services, support contracts, and certification fees. Canonical stands out from competitors with its strong emphasis on security, data center automation, and developer experience, making Ubuntu a preferred choice for enterprises. The goal of Canonical is to provide comprehensive, secure, and customizable solutions for a diverse clientele, from individual developers to large organizations.

London, United KingdomHeadquarters
2004Year Founded
$9.6MTotal Funding
EARLY_VCCompany Stage
Enterprise Software, CybersecurityIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Performance Bonus
Professional Development Budget
Paid Vacation
Parental Leave
Mental Health Support
Remote Work Options

Risks

Competition from other Linux distributions like Red Hat and SUSE is increasing.
Potential security vulnerabilities in new Ubuntu releases could affect user trust.
Rapid AI evolution may require Canonical to invest significantly to stay competitive.

Differentiation

Canonical is a leader in the enterprise open-source market with Ubuntu.
The company offers extended security maintenance and enterprise support for Ubuntu.
Canonical partners with hardware vendors to certify Ubuntu's compatibility and performance.

Upsides

Growing demand for edge computing boosts Canonical's partnerships, like with congatec.
RISC-V architecture expansion offers new opportunities for Ubuntu's market reach.
Hardware acceleration in web browsers enhances user experience with Canonical's Chromium snap.

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