Account Executive (French Speaking)

Canva; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity packages

Health benefits

401(k) retirement plan with company contribution

Inclusive parental leave policy

Annual Vibe & Thrive allowance

Flexible leave options

Job summary

Canva is looking for a professional to join their Austin, Texas office and focus on the Public Sector and Healthcare lifecycle. You will own strategy and execution, working alongside customer success to drive growth in these sectors.

The ideal candidate has over 3 years of enterprise sales experience, is proficient in French and English, and has excellent communication skills to foster relationships and deliver effective strategies.

The role offers flexibility in work arrangements, equity packages, and comprehensive health benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years as an Enterprise Account Executive with a strong track record.
• Comfortable communicating in French for French Canadian accounts.
• Experience implementing new technologies in government and/or healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Own the Public Sector & Healthcare lifecycle.
• Foster relationships and provide strategic sales support.
• Drive retention and engagement through continuous improvement.

Skills

Enterprise Sales Experience

Proficiency in French and English

Collaboration skills

Communication skills

Business planning skills

Growth mindset

Job description

Join the team redefining how the world experiences design.

Our flagship office is in Sydney, Australia, but we also have a campus in Austin, Texas to support US operations. You have flexibility in where and how you work, and we trust Canvanauts to choose a balance that empowers their team and them to achieve their goals.

What you’d be doing in this role

As Canva scales, this role focuses on the Public Sector and Healthcare lifecycle. You will own strategy, planning, execution, and results within identified governments and healthcare institutions alongside a Customer Success Manager to drive additional MAU growth.

Key activities include:

• Own the Public Sector & Healthcare lifecycle.
• Foster relationships within your account: onboard accounts and provide strategic sales support to ensure successful deployment across multiple departments and cross‑functional implementations.
• Run a healthy and predictable business delivering a jointly agreed customer transformation strategy.
• Understand the Canva user lifecycle and establish close relationships with the community to identify needs.
• Identify trends and usage patterns by utilizing data analysis to inform future product and marketing plans.
• Drive retention and engagement through continuous testing, learning, and iteration on lifecycle strategy.

You're probably a match if

• Enterprise Sales Experience: 3+ years as an Enterprise Account Executive with a strong track record of closing complex deals and driving revenue growth within large organizations.
• Proficiency in French and English, comfortable communicating in French for French Canadian accounts.
• Excellent collaboration skills and ability to work with cross‑functional teams.
• Experience implementing new technologies in government and/or healthcare institutions.
• Effective communication skills: ability to create clarity, present ideas, and tell a compelling story.
• Strong business planning skills: ability to move from planning through implementation and deliver high‑impact projects.
• Growth mindset and eagerness to learn and develop skills.
• Bonus: experience with Public Sector or Healthcare clients.

What's in it for you?

• Equity packages.
• Health benefits covering you and your wellbeing.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution.
• Inclusive parental leave policy supporting all parents & carers.
• Annual Vibe & Thrive allowance to support wellbeing, social connection, office setup & more.
• Flexible leave options you can use to recharge and support personal needs.

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