Account Executive, Canva
SMB
+ Equity
Publishing and design platform
Open for applications
Publishing and design platform
1001+ employees
Open for applications
+ Equity
1001+ employees
Company mission
To empower businesses to design anything, and publish it anywhere.
Role
Who you are
- You have a proven track record of success in outbound sales or account management roles, preferably in a B2B or SMB-focused environment
- You have strong sales acumen with excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills
- You have a results-oriented mindset with a passion for driving revenue growth and delivering exceptional customer experiences
- You have the ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage time effectively in a fast-paced, target-driven environment
- You have familiarity with CRM and outreach software (e.g., Salesforce, Outreach IO, Sales Navigator and Gong)
- You have prior experience in the tech industry, SaaS sales, or working with SMB clients is a plus
What the job involves
- Our team consists of experienced Account Executives who have a passion for building relationships with customers who love our product
- Our Account Executives work closely with our customers to understand their goals and provide tailored solutions to meet their needs
- Whether it's creating eye-catching pitch decks for their sales teams, designing creative marketing materials at scale, or ensuring everyone is on-brand, our team has the expertise to help our customers in all departments succeed
- We're teaming up with colleagues across the board - from Product to Marketing - all supporting our sales team
- As we branch out into new markets and develop fresh Enterprise solutions, we're crafting something truly unique
- You’ll conduct outbound sales activities to identify, prospect, and engage with SMB clients
- You’ll develop a deep understanding of SMB customers' needs, pain points, and objectives to tailor Canva's solutions effectively
- You’ll proactively reach out to potential SMB clients via phone, email, and other channels to present Canva's value proposition and product offerings
- You’ll build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with SMB clients through regular communication, follow-up, and exceptional customer service
- You’ll collaborate closely with internal teams, including Sales & Success, Marketing, and Product, to optimize the sales process and ensure a seamless customer experience
- You’ll meet and exceed sales targets and performance metrics, including monthly quotas and conversion rates
- You’ll keep accurate and up-to-date records of sales activities, customer interactions, and pipeline management using our CRM system
- You’ll stay informed about industry trends, competitive landscape, and product developments to effectively position Canva in the SMB market segment
- Our Sales and Success team support Canva Enterprise, with the mission to empower every organisation to design. Canva Enterprise lets organisations consolidate design, content production, and collaboration tools under one secure and centralised account
- From whiteboards to docs, to presentations and our AI platform magic Studio, our Sales team work with all departments empowering them to create and collaborate at scale
Application process
- Please note that interviews are conducted virtually
Our take
Launched in 2013, Canva is a free online visual communications and collaboration platform. It features a vast range of templates including presentations, websites, and social media graphics, plus a huge library of fonts, stock photography, illustrations, video footage, and audio clips.
With the aim to empower 100% of the world to communicate in ways that were once limited to the 1%, Canva was founded on the belief that people shouldn’t need to understand complex software to unlock their creativity. Simplicity is central to Canva’s offering, its straightforward drag-and-drop user interface avoiding complex tools that require training. This approach has been hugely popular and has been key in setting the company apart in the market, with 85% of the Fortune 500 now using the site.
More recently, Canva has broadened its offerings through a number of acquisitions and now offers a full visual communications platform, featuring stock content, innovative editing features, and data visualization. Zeetings, Pexels & Pixabay, Kaleido, Smartmockups and Flourish have all joined Canva, and the business is well set to continue leading and innovating in the space.
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Flexible working
"There is plenty of flexibility when it comes to the exact time I can start and finish work on any given day as long as I deliver on my..."
Funding (last 2 of 12 rounds)
May 2024
$400m
GROWTH EQUITY VC
Sep 2021
$200m
LATE VC
Total funding: $968.6m
Company benefits
- Flexible hours and a hybrid working model which values work-life balance and gives you the option to choose how you best work
- Equity options to be truly a part of the Canva journey Unique and flexible leave so you can recharge, give back, support others or focus on your own professional development
- Our very own Canva University, internal coaching and Employee Assistance Programs to help you be your best self
- An annual Vibe & Thrive allowance for you to spend as you choose on personal education, wellbeing, home office and social connection. You know better than anyone how to Vibe & Thrive!
- Virtual and in-office clubs, events and celebrations for you to connect with your teammates
- Canva For Good program matching your not-for-profit donations, Force for Good leave (3 paid volunteering days) and a range of sustainability and ethical initiatives to get involved in
- Support for family and carers including a parental leave policy that prioritises inclusivity recognises the diverse representations of modern families
Company values
- Make complex things simple - You aim for the most simple, intuitive and effective solution to any problem.
- Set crazy big goals and make them happen - If you like to dream big, and take on challenges that both scare and excite you, you’ll love uniting with a team to achieve a common goal.
- Be a force for good - You want to make Canva and the world a better place through positive actions.
- Empower others - Learning to share your lego is key to the Canva experience. Change is constant, so we all need to be able to adapt, pass on our knowledge, and learn new skills.
- Pursue excellence - Leading by example and maintaining a high bar is how you can pursue excellence at Canva.
- Be a good human - Respect, kindness and open minds drive this value. We appreciate and accept everyone for who they are, as they are. This counts for you too!
Company HQ
Surry Hills, NSW
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Leadership
Cameron Adams
(CPO)Cameron studied at the University of Melbourne before working as a Developer and Designer for Eclipse and Google for a combined 5 years. They then founded Fluent.io in 2011, and Canva in July 2012.
Melanie Perkins
(CEO)Having studied at the University of Western Australia, Melanie first founded Fusion Books in 2007 and and co-founded Canva in 2012. Melanie is now CEO of Canva.
Cliff Obrecht
(COO)Having studied at the University of Western Australia, Cliff spent 5 years as Managing Director of Fusion Books. They left this role in 2013, having co-founded Canva with Melanie and Cameron the previous year.
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Canva
Jennie Rogerson (Head of People)
- https://www.canva.com/newsroom/news/The-importance-of-diversity-at-Canva/
- https://www.canva.com/newsroom/news/cultural-appreciation-day-2023/
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- https://www.canva.com/newsroom/news/sydney-worldpride-partnership-2023/
- https://www.canva.com/newsroom/news/meet-the-makers-pride-edition/
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