Manager, Business Development

Join the team redefining how the world experiences design.

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Where and how you can work

Our flagship office is in Sydney Australia but weve made our way from down under to hubs in Austin and San Francisco which are now home to our US operations. This is a hybrid role based in Austin Texas.

What youd be doing in this role

As Canva scales change continues to be part of our DNA. But we like to think thats all part of the fun. So this will give you the flavour of the type of things youll be working on when you start but this will likely evolve.

At the moment this role is focused on :

• Leading mentoring and developing a team of Business Development professionals providing guidance support and mentorship to ensure their success.
• Developing and implementing strategies to expand Canvas presence in the North American region aligning with the companys overall goals.
• Identifying and encouraging strategic partnerships and business opportunities that drive growth and revenue.
• Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams including Sales Marketing Product and Customer Success to ensure alignment and successful execution of business development strategies.
• Analyzing market trends competitive landscapes and customer needs to provide insights and recommendations for business expansion and product development.
• Establishing and maintaining positive relationships with key customers clients and industry partners.

Youre probably a match if

About the team

As a Manager of the Business Development Team supporting North America you will be responsible for leading and driving the business development initiatives in this region. Your primary focus will be to expand our partnerships identify growth opportunities and support revenue generation across multiple markets. This role will involve managing a team collaborating with global customers and strategically encouraging new business relationships.

Whats in it for you

Achieving our crazy big goals motivates us to work hard - and we do - but youll experience lots of moments of magic connectivity and fun woven throughout life at Canva too. We also offer a range of benefits to set you up for every success in and outside of work.

Heres a taste of whats on offer :

Equity packages - we want our success to be yours too

Health benefits plans to support you and your wellbeing

401(k) retirement plan with company contribution

Inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents & carers

An annual Vibe & Thrive allowance to support your wellbeing social connection office setup & more

Flexible leave options that empower you to be a force for good take time to recharge and supports you personally

Other stuff to know

We make hiring decisions based on your experience skills merit and business needs in compliance with applicable local laws.

We celebrate all types of skills and backgrounds at Canva so even if you dont feel like your skills quite match whats listed above - we still want to hear from you!

When you apply please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process. Please note that interviews are conducted virtually.

Check out for more info.

Remote Work : Yes

Employment Type : Full-time

Key Skills

Business Development,Sales Experience,B2B Sales,Marketing,Cold Calling,Account Management,Territory Management,Salesforce,Affiliate Marketing,CRM Software,negotiation,Lead Generation

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1