Americas Sales Director, ISV Embedded Solutions

Americas Sales Director, ISV Embedded Solutions Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our customers include the world’s leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is founder‑led, profitable, and growing with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office‑based roles. We are hiring a Sales Director, ISV Embedded Solutions in various locations to drive partnerships for licensing and embedding Ubuntu and Ubuntu Pro into software and SaaS solutions. Canonical supports ISV customers and alliances in building on Ubuntu and Ubuntu Pro, which helps them deliver fast, reliable, secure, compliant and consistent solutions. We are the top‑rated operating system for developers and partner with major public cloud providers to optimally integrate Ubuntu into their services. We also collaborate with leading server manufacturers, IoT providers, and silicon vendors to enable, optimize, and certify Ubuntu on their hardware. This makes Ubuntu an exceptional choice for ISVs selling physical appliances or traditional software solutions. Location: Multiple openings in the Americas and in EMEA time zones The role entails Drive embedded support and licensing sales with ISVs to exceed quarterly and annual booking 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 our platforms and solutions for ISVs. Negotiate contracts with new and existing ISV partners and customers. Shape our content and messaging for ISV partners and customers. What we are looking for in you Exceptional academic track record from both high school and university. Undergraduate degree in a technical subject or a compelling narrative about your alternative chosen path. Ability to establish strategic relationships with large organisations at all levels. A passion for technology and extensive experience with the software and SaaS industry, Linux (Debian or Ubuntu preferred), the open source ecosystem, cloud models, and container service offerings. Experience with lead generation and business development in the software sector. Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability. Outstanding business English writing and presentation skills. A personal drive to meet commitments and a track record of delivering beyond expectations. A commitment to leadership, skills development and mentorship. An appreciation of diversity and effectiveness in a multicultural, multi‑national organisation. Ability to travel internationally twice a year for company events up to two weeks long. What we offer 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. About 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 of software. 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 create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration. #J-18808-Ljbffr