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CanvaAccount Executive (Canadian Market)
This full-time, on-site Account Executive role at Canva focuses on the Canadian market and is listed in Austin, Texas, where the company runs its US operations.…
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This full-time, on-site Account Executive role at Canva focuses on the Canadian market and is listed in Austin, Texas, where the company runs its US operations. The position centres on the Public Sector and Healthcare segments, covering government bodies and healthcare institutions that the person manages across the full account lifecycle. The account executive plans and carries out the strategy for each assigned institution alongside a Customer Success Manager, with…
Job Description
This full-time, on-site Account Executive role at Canva focuses on the Canadian market and is listed in Austin, Texas, where the company runs its US operations. The position centres on the Public Sector and Healthcare segments, covering government bodies and healthcare institutions that the person manages across the full account lifecycle.
The account executive plans and carries out the strategy for each assigned institution alongside a Customer Success Manager, with the aim of growing monthly active users. Responsibilities also include onboarding accounts, supporting rollouts that reach several departments, and building close relationships with the community of public sector and healthcare users. Insights from usage patterns feed into product and marketing planning, and lifecycle approaches are tested and refined to improve retention and engagement.
The ideal candidate is a commercially minded seller who treats each account with real ownership and enjoys working with both the immediate team and cross-functional colleagues. The posting asks for over three years in enterprise account executive work, a history of closing complicated deals, and a working understanding of how public institutions introduce new technology. Experience selling into Canada, whether through a Canadian or cross-border territory or a Canadian-headquartered employer, is a core requirement. Prior work with government or healthcare customers is a bonus.
Responsibilities
- Manage strategy, planning and results for assigned government and healthcare accounts
- Onboard new accounts and support rollouts across multiple departments
- Work with a Customer Success Manager to grow monthly active users within each account
- Build relationships with public sector and healthcare users to understand their needs
- Analyse usage data to inform product and marketing plans
- Test and refine lifecycle programmes to lift retention and engagement
Requirements
- Over three years in enterprise account executive work with a history of closing complicated deals
- Experience selling into the Canadian market through a Canadian or cross-border territory, or at a Canadian-headquartered company
- Understanding of how government and healthcare bodies introduce new technology across an organisation
- Strong collaboration with the direct team and cross-functional colleagues
- Clear, persuasive communication that turns complicated ideas into simple messages
- Ability to plan a sales business from strategy through to implementation
Qualifications
- Prior work with government or healthcare customers (a bonus)
Core Skills
Benefits
- Equity packages
- Health benefit plans
- 401(k) with an employer contribution
- Parental leave that supports every parent and carer
- Annual Vibe and Thrive allowance for wellbeing, social connection and office setup
- Flexible leave options
Frequently Asked Questions
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Where is this job located?
The role is listed as on-site in Austin, Texas, which the posting describes as Canva's base for its US operations.
Is this role remote or hybrid?
The listing is on-site, though the posting says Canva gives staff a choice in where and how they work. Interviews are conducted virtually.
What experience does the role require?
The posting asks for over three years in enterprise account executive roles and professional experience selling into the Canadian market. Prior work with government or healthcare customers is a bonus.
Is a salary range listed?
The posting does not specify a salary or pay range for this role.
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