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HPE Alliance Manager

fully flexible - possibility to work some days per months as volunteer

Remote:

Full Remote

Contract:

Full time

Experience:

Mid-level (2-5 years)

Work from:

APAC

Offer summary

Qualifications:

Experience in building strategic relationships and enabling teams with a range of tech companies., Adept at understanding Linux and cloud software ecosystems..

Key responsabilities:

Develop alliances by building pipeline and driving engagements with HPE on open source solutions.
Travel internationally to foster partnerships, interpret customer needs, and contribute to expanding market share.

Canonical Computer Software / SaaS Scaleup https://canonical.com/

501 - 1000 Employees

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Job description

HPE Alliance Manager

at Canonical

Home based - India

The role of a HPE Alliance Manager at Canonical

Large OEM or Independent Hardware Vendor (IHV) brands - HPE, Dell, IBM, Lenovo, Ericsson, Cisco, Fujitsu and many more - are major partners for Canonical. These companies build software-defined solutions to capitalize on global open source mandates and associated macro trends. Canonical’s flagship product, Ubuntu, and its broader open source portfolio are key ingredients for these partners to realize their aspirations. Canonical represents the best platform for rapid open source innovation.

The HPE Alliance Manager will be a key contributing team member within the growing HIV team. This individual will assist in achieving operational excellence and global expansion for this important relationship. The HPE Alliance Manager will work closely with HPE and Canonical teams in India to enable HPE teams, generate and transact opportunities, drive a Canonical agenda within HPE, and achieve targeted results.

The HPE Alliance Manager is responsible to build trusted relationships with HPE, increase Canonical market share and attach rate, evangelize the partnership and drive business interactions from across persona - from engineer to CxO. They will often run customer workshops focused on particular initiatives at that customer, attend sales events, give public presentations and participate in executive engagements as coordinated by the Senior Director.

Location: India

What your day will look like

Build strategic relationships and enable HPE teams on the partnership
Build pipeline and transact opportunities through HPE
Grow HPE’s awareness of open source capabilities on Canonical Ubuntu
Demonstrate a deep understanding of the Linux and cloud software ecosystem
Deliver on targets, objectives and provide a voice of the partner
Travel regularly - including internationally - to drive partnerships in person
Align and support internal canonical field teams - identify, support, grow, transact
Expand existing footprint with HPE customers with an aim to upsell to broader portfolio
Support and contribute to broader strategy, initiatives and key campaigns as defined by the HPE Global Alliance Director

What we are looking for in you

Experience in alliance or indirect sales management roles
Autonomous, disciplined, hands-on, 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 measurable goals
Experience with Linux, virtualization, containers, and other cloud technologies
Excellent communication and presentation skills

Team player with superior accountability and customer support skills
Credibility and working knowledge of HPE - its products, go-to-market motion, and field
Experience managing cross-functional teams and track record of operational excellence
WIllingness to travel up to 4 times a year for internal events
Hands on experience with SalesForce.com and Google Suite a plus

What we offer you

Your base pay will depend on various factors including your geographical location, level of experience, knowledge and skills. In addition to the benefits below, certain roles are also eligible for additional benefits and rewards including annual bonuses and sales incentives based on revenue or utilisation. Our compensation philosophy is to ensure equity right across our global workforce.

In addition to a competitive base pay, we provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals. Please note that additional benefits may apply depending on the work location and, for more information on these, you can ask in the later stages of the recruitment process.