Canonical, the pioneering tech firm behind Ubuntu, seeks a Partner Sales Manager - Dell to be a key contributor within our growing Dell alliances organization. You will be responsible for building trusted relationships, increasing Canonical's market share, and driving our agenda.
What You'll Do
- Build strategic relationships and enable Dell teams on the partnership.
- Build pipeline and transact opportunities through Dell.
- Grow Dell’s awareness of open source capabilities on Canonical Ubuntu.
- Demonstrate a deep understanding of the Linux and cloud software ecosystem.
- Deliver on targets, objectives and provide a voice of the partner.
- Travel regularly - sometimes internationally - to drive partnerships in person.
- Align and support internal canonical field teams - identify, support, grow, transact.
- Expand existing footprint with Dell customers with an aim to upsell to broader portfolio.
- Support and contribute to broader strategy, initiatives and key campaigns as defined by the Senior Director.
What We're Looking For
- Experience in alliance or indirect sales management roles.
- 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 measurable goals.
- Experience with Linux, virtualization, containers, and other cloud technologies.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Team player with superior accountability and customer support skills.
- Credibility and working knowledge of Dell - its products, go-to-market motion, and field.
- Experience managing cross-functional teams and track record of operational excellence.
- Willingness to travel up to 4 times a year for internal events.
Nice to Have
- Hands on experience with SalesForce.com and Google Suite a plus.
Technical Stack
- Linux, virtualization, containers, cloud technologies.
Team & Environment
Reporting to the Senior Director of Global Alliances - Dell.
Benefits & Compensation
- 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.
Work Mode
This is a global, home-based position open to candidates in the Americas, ideally Baltimore.
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