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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. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries, remote‑first and profit‑positive.
Role Overview
The role of a Business Development Representative at Canonical is to collaborate with regional sales and marketing teams, identify customer projects that fit our product lines, and expand Canonical’s presence across industries and geographies. Ideal candidates are organized, persistent, charismatic, hard‑working, tech‑savvy, with a passion for the business implications of technology.
The role entails
- Execute outbound sales & marketing campaigns
- Research information about prospective customers and market trends
- Generate high‑quality leads for Senior Sellers to fuel a multi‑million dollar pipeline
- Own and close SMB opportunities within your designated territory
- Collaborate across multiple teams and senior stakeholders to drive results
- Help define the processes and policies for the team
- Travel to events and conferences worldwide, presenting on booths and driving face‑to‑face marketing and sales opportunities
What we are looking for in you
Demonstrated success in SDR or outbound sales, with a track record of exceeding annual quotas and consistently driving qualified pipeline growthExperience navigating prospective accounts from and into a senior executive level to identify new customer opportunitiesExperience in enterprise software or technology salesExceptional academic track record from both high school and universityPassion for business and technologyCommitment to continuous learning and improvement – curious, flexible, scientificCreative problem solving and cross‑team collaborationProfessional written and spoken English with excellent presentation skillsVerbal and written communication and negotiation skillsResult‑driven with an over‑achiever spiritPersistence & perseveranceGrowth mindset – people from our team develop into all departments within the sales organization (Channel, IoT, Enterprise Sales, etc)Ability to travel internationally twice a year for company events up to two weeks longWhat we offer
Distributed work environment with twice‑yearly team sprints in personPersonal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per yearAnnual compensation reviewRecognition rewardsAnnual holiday leaveMaternity and paternity leaveTeam Member Assistance Program & Wellness PlatformOpportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleaguesPriority Pass and travel upgrades for long‑haul company eventsAbout Canonical
Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu – a vital open‑source project 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.
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.
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