What is Canonical? Canonical is a growing international software company that works with the open-source community to deliver Ubuntu, "the world's best free software platform". Our mission is to realise the potential of free software in the lives of individuals and organisations. Our services are helping individuals and businesses worldwide to reduce costs, improve efficiency and enhance security with Ubuntu.Job Summary: Global System Integrators (GSI) play a crucial role in Canonical's growth plans in the coming 3 years. Reporting to the VP Global Alliances and Channels, the GSI Alliance Director will be responsible for helping partners to thrive and grow their business with Canonical solutions and services.Our Alliance Director will work closely with Canonical GSI partners throughout their sales cycles and across their sales organizations to facilitate Ubuntu-based solutions and opportunities, as well as help GSI build long-term digital transformation platforms with Ubuntu stacks and services.Responsibilities:Build strategic relationships with partners at all levels, and enhance engagement with Ubuntu technology.Develop a deep understanding of the Linux and cloud software ecosystem, and open-source selling models.Negotiate contracts and commercial business terms.Understand partner organizations and sales models, particularly with Global System Integrators.Work closely with marketing, sales engineering, and product management to deliver on targets and objectives, providing a voice of the partner.Lead executive interlocks between partners and Canonical leadership team.Travel - sometimes internationally - up to 40% of the time.Qualifications:Extensive experience in alliance or indirect sales management roles.Extensive experience with OpenStack, virtualization, containers, and other Cloud technologies.Autonomous, disciplined, hands-on, and get-it-done mentality.Ability to capture customer requirements, evaluate gaps, identify, and create opportunities.Passionate about Ubuntu products and mission.Comfortable in fast-paced and high-pressure environments with ambitious achievement goals.Excellent communication and presentation skills.What Canonical Offers:Learning and DevelopmentAnnual Compensation ReviewRecognition RewardsAnnual LeavePriority Pass for travel#LI-remote#J-18808-Ljbffr