Open Source Enterprise Sales / Alliances

Lever, Inc.; France; Sur place; EUR 120 000 - 190 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Geographically adjusted compensation

Performance-driven bonus or commission

Annual compensation reviews

Fully distributed work environment

Learning budget USD 2,000/year

Travel opportunities

Awards and recognition programs

Travel upgrades for long-haul events

Résumé du poste

Lever, Inc. in France seeks an Open Source Enterprise Sales / Alliances leader to drive revenue with enterprise customers, technology partners, and channel networks. You will shape sales and partnership strategies around Linux, cloud, and open source business models.

The role requires building executive relationships, negotiating agreements, and collaborating across sales, marketing, product, legal, customer success, and finance. Travel domestically and internationally to nurture partnerships.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated track record of exceeding revenue targets in technology or enterprise software.

Responsabilités

• Own and grow strategic enterprise customer or partner relationships.
• Build and execute sales or alliance strategies across markets.
• Develop understanding of open source ecosystems and commercial models.
• Negotiate contracts and partnership agreements through the sales cycle.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to progress opportunities and achieve objectives.
• Lead executive-level engagements between customers/partners and internal leadership.
• Support and develop relationships with system integrators, hardware/software vendors, and channel partners.
• Travel domestically and internationally to strengthen partnerships and meet customers.

Connaissances

Enterprise sales

Strategic partnerships

Negotiation

Executive engagement

Cross-cultural collaboration

Formation

Technical undergraduate degree

Description du poste

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for an Open Source Enterprise Sales / Alliances based in France.

This is a general-track opportunity for experienced technology sales and alliances professionals looking to drive revenue in the open source ecosystem. You will build strategic relationships with enterprise customers, technology partners, hardware vendors, software providers, and channel organizations. The role combines commercial ownership with a strong understanding of Linux, cloud technologies, and open source business models. You will shape sales and partnership strategies, develop new opportunities, and expand existing relationships. Working across sales, marketing, product, finance, legal, customer success, and support, you will help translate technology capabilities into meaningful business outcomes. The environment is highly distributed and international, with opportunities to collaborate with colleagues and customers across markets. Depending on your background and specialization, you may contribute through enterprise sales, alliances, or both.

Accountabilities

• Own and grow strategic enterprise customer or partner relationships, developing opportunities that generate sustainable revenue and long-term value.


• Build and execute sales or alliance strategies, including identifying new markets, expanding existing accounts, and developing go-to-market opportunities.


• Develop a strong understanding of Linux, cloud technologies, open source ecosystems, and commercial open source models to effectively engage customers and partners.


• Negotiate contracts, commercial terms, and partnership agreements while driving opportunities through the sales cycle.


• Increase customer and partner awareness of open source capabilities and identify opportunities to apply these technologies to complex business needs.


• Collaborate with field sales, marketing, sales engineering, product management, customer success, finance, legal, and support teams to progress opportunities and achieve commercial objectives.


• Represent the voice of customers and partners internally, providing insights that can inform business strategy, product direction, and market expansion.


• Lead executive-level engagements between strategic customers or partners and internal leadership.


• Support and develop relationships across global system integrators, solution integrators, hardware and software vendors, distributors, and other channel partners.


• Travel domestically and internationally to strengthen partnerships, meet customers, participate in events, and support strategic business development.

Requirements

• Demonstrated track record of exceeding expectations and delivering strong revenue results in technology, enterprise software, infrastructure, or a related field.


• Proven experience in enterprise technology sales, strategic partnerships, alliances, channel development, or a comparable commercial role.


• Strong understanding of Linux, open source technologies, cloud ecosystems, and open source commercial models.


• Experience developing strategic relationships, managing complex sales engagements, and negotiating commercial agreements.


• Strong business judgment, ownership, accountability, and a results-oriented approach to achieving commitments.


• Excellent written and spoken English, with strong presentation, communication, and executive engagement skills.


• Ability to confidently exchange feedback, challenge ideas respectfully, and contribute constructively in a collaborative environment.


• Strong interpersonal skills, curiosity, adaptability, and the ability to work effectively across cultures and international teams.


• Evidence of leadership, continuous learning, mentoring, or professional development.


• Genuine passion for technology, demonstrated through professional experience, personal projects, technical initiatives, or continued learning.


• Strong self-motivation, work ethic, organization, and personal drive, with the ability to succeed in a highly distributed environment.


• A technical undergraduate degree is preferred, although a compelling alternative professional or educational path may also be considered.


• Willingness and ability to travel internationally for company events and regularly for customer, partner, and industry engagements.

Benefits

• Geographically adjusted compensation based on location, experience, and performance.


• Performance-driven annual bonus or commission in addition to base compensation.


• Annual compensation reviews, with additional review opportunities for graduates and associates.


• Fully distributed work environment with in-person team gatherings and strategic sprints.


• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year.


• Recognition and performance rewards.


• Annual holiday leave.


• Maternity and paternity leave.


• Employee Assistance Program, including health and wellness resources.


• Opportunities to travel internationally and collaborate with colleagues in different locations.


• Priority Pass access and travel upgrades for eligible long-haul company events.