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Senior Partner Sales Manager – Global System Integrator (GSI) (Remote) at Canonical Nigeria | Lagos, Nigeria (Remote)

Company/Recruiter: Canonical Nigeria

Published on: Nov 10, 2026
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Opportunity type

Job

Location

Nigeria, Lagos

Work arrangement

Remote

Compensation

Not disclosed

Employer

Canonical Nigeria

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Canonical Nigeria is seeking a Senior Partner Sales Manager to join their team. This full-time, remote position is based in Lagos, Nigeria.

Job Overview

The Senior Partner Sales Manager will focus on Global System Integrators (GSI). Canonical delivers open-source solutions, including Ubuntu, the most widely used enterprise Linux operating system.

Key Responsibilities

  • Cultivate strong partner relationships and ensure integration with Ubuntu technology.
  • Negotiate contracts and commercial terms.
  • Collaborate with marketing, sales engineering, and product management to achieve objectives and represent partner interests.
  • Facilitate executive meetings between partners and Canonical leadership.
  • Travel up to 40% of the time, potentially internationally.

Requirements

  • Extensive experience in alliance or indirect sales management.
  • In-depth knowledge of Linux, cloud software, and open-source sales models.
  • Familiarity with partner organizations and sales strategies, particularly with Global System Integrators.
  • Experience with OpenStack, virtualization, and container technologies.
  • Ability to identify customer needs, assess gaps, and develop opportunities.
  • Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
  • A self-driven, disciplined, and proactive approach.
  • Passion for Ubuntu products and the company's mission.
  • Comfort working in dynamic, high-pressure environments with ambitious goals.

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