Embedded IoT​/Edge Solutions Sales Representative, Manager and Director

Position: Embedded IoT / Edge Solutions Sales Representative, Manager and Director Overview Embedded IoT / Edge Solutions Sales Representative, Manager and Director roles onical 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 hiring Embedded IoT / Edge Solutions Sales Representatives, Managers, and Directors to expand our reach in mission-critical industries such as Automotive, Medical Devices, Industrial Systems, Robotics, and Telco, as well as consumer electronics. We are looking for candidates who are technically skilled and familiar with embedded Linux and RTOS. We are expanding in all time zones, so we can accommodate candidates from almost any country as long as they have reasonable business access to a substantial market territory in person. As we grow our teams, we will also hire Sales Team Managers and Regional Sales Directors. Please continue with this process if your goal is a management leadership position. The server edition of Ubuntu is already very widely used in connected devices and industrial PCs. Our newer edition of Ubuntu for IoT, called Ubuntu Core, represents the state of the art in security and resilience for high-end appliances and equipment. Our customers include global brands in consumer and industrial electronics, as well as automotive and robotics. We continue to expand our range of offerings to bring our security, management, and developer experience to the smallest Linux environments and devices. We recently added a real-time Linux capability and are working towards a range of certifications for these offerings. Together, this portfolio is Linux reinvented for optimal reliability, security, developer productivity, and footprint. Responsibilities • Building and executinge a territory plan to prioritize leading security-focused brands and manufacturers • Working with marketing to promote our brand and increase market awareness in prioritized accounts • Developing pipeline through outreach, prospecting, local marketing, and industry events • Closinge contracts to meet and exceed quarterly and annual bookings targets and achieve strategic objectives • Managinge customer relationships and interactions through all stages of the sales cycle • Working with IoT Field Engineers to understand customer requirements and ensure customer satisfaction • Maintaining accurate data and forecasts within Salesforce • Establishing productive professional relationships with key influencers and decision-makers • Coordinatinge with colleagues, including support, delivery, and management What we are looking for in you • Exceptional academic track record from both high school and university • Undergraduate degree in a technical subject • Confidence to respectfully speak up, exchange feedback, and share ideas without hesitation • Track record of going above-and-beyond expectations to achieve outstanding results • Field sales experience in embedded Linux, embedded software, or enterprise software • Track record of achievement of sales targets and large account wins • Passion for technology evidenced by personal projects and initiatives • The work ethic and confidence to shine alongside motivated colleagues • Professional written and spoken English with excellent presentation skills • Experience with Linux (Debian or Ubuntu preferred) • Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability • Appreciative of diversity, polite, and effective in a multi-cultural, multi-national organization • Thoughtfulness and self-motivation • Result-oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments • Ability to travel internationally twice a year, for company events up to two weeks long • Willingness to travel up to 50% for customer meetings and industry events • Ability to develop and execute territory sales plans • Detail oriented with effective follow-up What we offer colleagues We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognize outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus or commission. We provide all team members with additional benefits which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally. • 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,…