Americas Sales Director, ISV Embedded Solutions

Americas Sales Director, ISV Embedded Solutions

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 work with public cloud, silicon providers, and industry leaders worldwide. The company is founder‑led, profitable, and growing.

We are hiring a Sales Director, ISV Embedded Solutions in various locations to drive partnerships for licensing and embedding Ubuntu and Ubuntu Pro into software and SaaS solutions.

Canonical supports ISV customers and alliances in building on Ubuntu and Ubuntu Pro, which helps them deliver fast, reliable, secure, compliant, and consistent solutions.

We offer extensive open‑source technology backed by comprehensive SLA support, FIPS‑certified cryptographic compliance, HIPAA and FedRAMP standards. Ubuntu is the top‑rated operating system for developers, optimized for major public cloud providers and seamlessly integrated with their services. We collaborate with server manufacturers, IoT providers, and silicon vendors to certify Ubuntu on hardware, making it an exceptional choice for ISVs selling physical appliances or traditional software solutions.

Leading AI brands build on Ubuntu Pro capabilities to focus on their product proposition.

Location: Multiple openings in the Americas and EMEA time zones

• Drive embedded support and licensing sales with ISVs to exceed quarterly and annual bookings targets.
• Lead customer and partner relationships and interactions through all stages of the sales, customer success and support lifecycle.
• Deepen 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 and enhancement of our platforms and solutions for ISVs.
• Negotiate contracts with new and existing ISV partners and customers.
• Shape content and messaging for ISV partners and customers.

• Exceptional academic track record from high school and university.
• Undergraduate degree in a technical subject (or a compelling alternative narrative).
• Ability to establish strategic relationships with large organisations at all levels.
• Passion for technology and extensive experience with the software and SaaS industry, Linux (Debian or Ubuntu preferred), open source ecosystem, cloud models, and container service offerings.
• Experience with lead generation and business development in the software sector.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability.
• Outstanding business English writing and presentation skills.
• Personal drive to meet commitments and track record of delivering beyond expectations.
• Commitment to leadership, skills development and mentorship.
• Adept at diversity and effectiveness in a multicultural, multinational organisation.
• Ability to travel internationally twice a year for company events up to two weeks long.

• 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.
• Performance‑driven annual bonus or commission in addition to base pay.
• Competitive benefits reflecting our values and ideals.

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. The company publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open‑source projects, and the platform for AI, IoT, and the cloud. We recruit on a global basis and set high standards, expecting excellence. Most colleagues work from home. Working here challenges you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.

Canonical is an equal‑opportunity employer. We foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background creates a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.