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CanvaAccount Executive, Government & Healthcare - DACH
Canva is hiring an Account Executive to focus on Government and Healthcare clients within the DACH region, operating from the London campus. This role centers on…
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Canva is hiring an Account Executive to focus on Government and Healthcare clients within the DACH region, operating from the London campus. This role centers on helping public sector organizations update their communication, collaboration, and design processes through Canva Enterprise. The successful candidate will drive enterprise sales growth, engage with senior leadership, and navigate complete sales cycles from initial prospecting to closing deals. Canva's Public Sector Go-to-Market team supports government…
Job Description
Canva is hiring an Account Executive to focus on Government and Healthcare clients within the DACH region, operating from the London campus. This role centers on helping public sector organizations update their communication, collaboration, and design processes through Canva Enterprise. The successful candidate will drive enterprise sales growth, engage with senior leadership, and navigate complete sales cycles from initial prospecting to closing deals.
Canva's Public Sector Go-to-Market team supports government and healthcare entities in shifting away from fragmented tools toward centralized digital solutions. In this position, the Account Executive will build targeted territory strategies, generate new business opportunities, and work alongside internal teams such as Solutions Consulting, Customer Success, and Marketing to guarantee smooth implementations and foster long-term expansion across departments.
Responsibilities
- Manage the complete sales cycle for complex enterprise opportunities across government and healthcare sectors.
- Meet or exceed established quarterly and annual revenue targets.
- Formulate and implement a targeted go-to-market strategy for the DACH market to build a sustainable pipeline.
- Communicate directly with senior executives to present Canva Enterprise as a solution for digital transformation.
- Drive new customer acquisition through outbound prospecting, account planning, and inbound lead management.
- Identify account expansion opportunities by analyzing customer usage patterns and introducing the platform to additional departments.
- Partner with Solutions Consulting, Customer Success, Product, and Marketing teams to handle technical requirements and ensure client success.
Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years of full-cycle B2B SaaS sales experience with a record of meeting revenue goals.
- At least 2 years of experience selling directly to government organizations.
- Familiarity with public procurement procedures, enterprise buying cycles, and complex stakeholder structures.
Core Skills
Benefits
- Equity packages
- Inclusive parental leave
- Annual Vibe and Thrive allowance for wellbeing, home office setup, and social connections
- Flexible leave options
Frequently Asked Questions
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Where is this position located?
This role is based at Canva's London campus located around Hoxton Square in Shoreditch.
What experience is required for this role?
Candidates must have at least 3 years of full-cycle B2B SaaS sales experience and a minimum of 2 years of experience selling to government entities.
What regions will this Account Executive cover?
This role focuses on driving new business growth across the DACH region, which includes Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
What is the salary for this position?
The provided job posting does not specify the salary for this role.
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