Sales Development Representative – Canonical
Canonical is a global software company that publishes Ubuntu, the fastest growing Linux distribution. In partnership with Google, Amazon, IBM and Microsoft, Canonical helps companies adopt new technologies.
Role overview: You will collaborate with regional sales and marketing teams, find customer projects that fit our product lines and spread the good name of Canonical across industries.
What your day will look like
- Handle inbound customer inquiries across email, phone and chat
- Execute outbound sales & marketing campaigns
- Travel to events and conferences worldwide, presenting on booths and driving face‑to‑face marketing and sales opportunities
- Collaborate across multiple teams and senior stakeholders to drive results
- Work directly with marketing on campaigns
- Research information about prospective customers
- Generate a multi‑million pound pipeline
- Identify prospects and market trends
- Help define the processes and policies for the team
- Liaise with new and existing customers, setting up and attending meetings whilst actively mapping accounts to identify new opportunities
- Accurately create, update, maintain and nurture leads on global opportunities
What we are looking for in you
- Excellent academic results at school and university
- Passion for business and technology
- Commitment to continuous learning, curiosity, flexibility and a scientific mindset
- Creative problem solving and cross‑team collaboration
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Result‑driven with an over‑achiever spirit
- Persistence & perseverance
What we offer you
Your base pay depends on location, experience, knowledge and skills. In addition to a competitive base, you may be eligible for annual bonuses and sales incentives. Additional benefits may apply depending on the work location. If you need more information, please ask your Talent Partner.
- Personal learning and development budget of 2,000 USD per year
- Annual compensation review
- Recognition rewards
- Annual holiday leave
- Parental leave
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues at sprints
- Priority Pass for travel and travel upgrades for long‑haul company events
Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Sales and Business Development
Industries: Software Development