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. We are a remote‑first global company with over 1,200 colleagues in more than 75 countries.
Role Overview
We are looking for a Business Development Representative to collaborate with a regional sales and marketing team, identify customer projects that fit our product lines, and spread the good name of Canonical across multiple industries and geographies.
Responsibilities
- 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
Qualifications
Demonstrated success in SDR or outbound sales, with a track record of exceeding annual quotas and consistently driving qualified pipeline growthExperience navigating prospective accounts at 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 in our team develop into all departments within the sales organizationAbility to travel internationally twice a year for company events up to two weeks longBenefits
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. We publish Ubuntu, one of the most important open‑source projects and the platform for AI, IoT, and the cloud, and we are changing the world of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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.
Job details
Seniority level : Entry levelEmployment type : Full‑timeJob function : Sales and Business DevelopmentIndustries : Software Development#J-18808-Ljbffr