Partner Sales Director - Global System Integrator (GSI)

CanonicalCanonical·Remote(Home based - Worldwide)·Work From Anywhere
Sales
Excel

WFA Digital Insight

As demand for cloud and AI solutions surges, companies like Canonical are driving innovation. In this remote Partner Sales Director role, strong Excel skills and GSI partnership experience are key. With the growth of global distributed collaboration, professionals with expertise in open source software and sales are in high demand.

Job Description

About the Role

Canonical, a leading provider of open source software, is seeking a Partner Sales Director to work closely with Global System Integrators (GSI) partners. The company's platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, and IoT.

Responsibilities

  • Build strategic relationships with GSI partners at all levels
  • Negotiate contracts and commercial business terms
  • Work closely with marketing, sales engineering, and product management to deliver targets
  • Lead executive interlocks between partners and Canonical leadership team

Requirements

  • Extensive experience in alliances and partnerships, particularly with GSI
  • Deep understanding of Linux and cloud software ecosystem, and open source selling models

How to Stand Out

  • Develop a strong understanding of GSI partnership models and sales strategies to stand out in your application.
  • Showcase your ability to build and maintain strategic relationships with partners at all levels.
  • Highlight your experience with open source software and cloud ecosystems in your portfolio.
  • Prepare to discuss your negotiation and contract management skills in the interview.
  • Be ready to explain how you stay up-to-date with the latest trends in cloud and AI solutions.

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