This role involves developing and executing sales strategies for Canonical's embedded Linux and IoT solutions, building relationships with key clients, and driving revenue growth through technical sales and account management in the Taipei region.
Key Responsibilities
Build and execute a territory sales plan targeting security-focused brands and manufacturers
Develop pipeline through outreach, prospecting, local marketing, and industry events
Close contracts to meet and exceed quarterly and annual bookings targets
Manage customer relationships throughout all stages of the sales cycle
Work with Field Engineers to understand customer requirements and ensure satisfaction
Maintain accurate data and forecasts within Salesforce
Establish relationships with key influencers and decision-makers
Coordinate with colleagues across support, delivery, and management teams
Requirements
Undergraduate degree in a technical subject
Experience with Linux Debian or Ubuntu preferred
Field sales experience in embedded Linux, embedded software, or enterprise software
Track record of achievement of sales targets and large account wins
Professional written and spoken English with excellent presentation skills
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
Exceptional academic track record from both high school and university
Confidence to respectfully speak up, exchange feedback, and share ideas without hesitation
Result-oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments
Detail oriented with effective follow-up
Effective in building and maintaining customer relationships through all stages of the sales cycle
Ability to develop pipeline through outreach, prospecting, local marketing, and industry events
Ability to close contracts to meet and exceed quarterly and annual bookings targets and achieve strategic objectives
Experience in selling complex technical solutions, including enterprise software, cloud, virtualization, and container technologies, to senior levels of the enterprise and departments focused on embedded software and IoT devices
Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability
Strong account planning, pipeline reporting, and customer relationship management skills
Ability to coordinate with colleagues, including support, delivery, and management
Ability to establish productive professional relationships with key influencers and decision-makers
Benefits & Perks
Compensation is based on location, experience, and performance, with annual reviews and recognition rewards
Performance-driven annual bonus or commission
Distributed work environment with twice-yearly in-person team sprints
Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
Annual compensation review
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
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