Ubuntu Sales Engineer

1 week ago


Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria Canonical Full time

JOB SUMMARY

What we are looking for in you:Exceptional academic track record from both high school and universityUndergraduate Degree in a technical subject or a compelling narrative about your alternative chosen pathConfidence to respectfully speak up, exchange feedback, and share ideas without hesitationTrack record of going above-and-beyond expectations to achieve outstanding resultsDemonstrated personal interest in continuous learning and developmentPractical knowledge of Linux, virtualisation, containers and networkingBusiness-minded technology thinker and problem solverKnowledge of cloud computing concepts & leaders, such as Kubernetes, AWS, Azure, GCPInterest in large-scale enterprise open source - private clouds, machine learning and AI, data and analyticsIntermediate level Python programming skillsPassion for technology evidenced by personal projects and initiativesThe work ethic and confidence to shine alongside motivated colleaguesProfessional written and spoken English with excellent presentation skillsExperience with Linux (Debian or Ubuntu preferred)Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountabilityA dynamic person who loves to jump in new projects and interact with peopleAppreciative of diversity, polite and effective in a multi-cultural, multi-national organisationThoughtfulness and self-motivationResult-oriented, with a personal drive to follow up and meet commitmentsAbility to travel internationally, for company events up to two weeks long, and customer or industry meetings.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Ubuntu Pro Sales Engineer is a key player in our efforts to facilitate and drive the adoption of Ubuntu Pro in the very large Ubuntu enterprise user base.Collect customer business requirements and advise them on Ubuntu and relevant open source applicationsIdentify customer challenges with open source and articulate how Ubuntu Pro could help solve themDeliver presentations and demonstrations of Ubuntu Pro to prospective and current clientsLiaise with product teams to give them feedback on requirements to influence roadmapWork collaboratively with your sales team to reach our common targetsGlobal travel up to 25% of time for internal and external events and 25% to customer meetings.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Linux, Operating systems, Python, Database query languages (SQL, others), IT support, Communication

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree



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