Business Development Manager - Software Alliances at Canonical

  • Published date: October 11, 2023
  • Category: Management & Business Development
    • Location: Nairobi, Nairobi
  • Jop type:
  • Salary: Ksh Not mentioned
  • Company name: Jobs in Kenya

Job Description


What your day will look like


This role is about commercial partnerships and deal-making with Linux based ISVs and SAAS companies, enabling them to build on Ubuntu and Ubuntu Pro.



  • Drive embedded support and licensing sales with ISVs to exceed quarterly and annual bookings targets

  • Lead customer relationships and interactions through all stages of the sales, customer success and support life-cycle

  • Deepen your 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 of our platforms and solutions for ISVs

  • Shape our content and messaging for ISV partners and customers


What we are looking for in you



  • An exceptional academic track record from both high school and university

  • Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling narrative about your alternative path

  • Drive and a track record of going above-and-beyond expectations

  • Experience in lead generation and business development in the software sector

  • Knowledge of software licensing and SAAS models

  • Knowledge of open source and the Linux ecosystem

  • Knowledge of cloud and container services offerings

  • Outstanding business English writing and presentation skills

  • Leadership - the ability to engage and establish strategic relationships with large organizations at all levels

  • Personal interest and engagement in the software and SAAS industry

  • Willingness to travel internationally twice per year for company events, each trip up to two weeks duration



 

Method of Application


Interested and qualified? Go to Canonical on canonical.com to apply

 

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