Business Development Representative (Higher Education - Public Sector)

Join the team redefining how the world experiences design — including how students, educators, and universities bring ideas to life.Hello, hey, g'day, mabuhay, kia ora, 你好, hallo, vítejte! Thanks for stopping by.

We know job hunting can be a little time consuming and you're probably keen to find out what's on offer, so we'll get straight to the point.Where and how you can workOur flagship office is in Sydney, Australia, but we've made our way from down under, to a campus in Austin, Texas which is now home to our US operations. We are in office Tuesday-Thursday with the option to work remote or in office on Mondays and Fridays.What you’d be doing in this roleAs Canva scales, change continues to be part of our DNA.

But we like to think that's all part of the fun.

This will give you a flavor of what you’ll work on — and it will evolve as you grow.At the moment, this role is focused on:Collaborate closely with Sales teams to identify and pursue strategic opportunities within Higher Education institutions (universities, colleges, and academic systems)Build pipeline through outbound strategies like cold calling, emailing, and social selling — connecting with stakeholders such as faculty, marketing teams, and campus leadershipLearn how universities operate, including key priorities like student engagement, digital transformation, and accessibility, and align Canva’s solutions to those needsGain in-depth knowledge of Canva’s platform and how it empowers students, educators, and staff to design, collaborate, and communicate visuallyWork cross-functionally with marketing, product, and customer success teams to support campaigns and initiatives tailored to the Public SectorLearn and apply sales strategies that connect Canva’s solutions to real-world use cases on campus (presentations, coursework, branding, internal communications, and more)Utilize tools like Salesforce, Pocus, Outreach, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, ZoomInfo, and Gong to build and manage pipelineDeliver on weekly, monthly, and quarterly performance goals while continuously learning and improvingYou're probably a match ifYou’re a recent graduate or early in your career, excited to break into tech, sales, or startupsYou have a strong interest in education, technology, or helping organizations work more creatively and efficientlyExcellent communication and interpersonal skills — you’re comfortable talking to new people and building relationshipsOrganized with strong time management skills and attention to detailGoal-oriented and motivated by hitting targets, learning quickly, and growing your careerExperience with cold outreach, internships, campus leadership, or customer-facing roles is a plusFamiliarity with tools like Salesforce or outreach platforms is helpful but not required — we’ll teach you About the RoleAs a Business Development Representative at Canva focused on Higher Education, you’ll play a key role in helping universities unlock creativity across their campuses.

You’ll introduce Canva to educators, students, and administrators, showing how it can simplify workflows, enhance learning experiences, and bring ideas to life. This is a launchpad role — you’ll build foundational sales skills, gain exposure to the full customer lifecycle, and develop expertise in one of Canva’s fastest-growing segments. You’ll partner closely with Account Executives and Customer Success Managers to grow adoption across institutions and make a real impact in education.What's in it for you?

Achieving our crazy big goals motivates us to work hard - and we do - but you'll 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.Achieving our crazy big goals motivates us to work hard — and we do — but you’ll also experience moments of connection, growth, and fun along the way.For recent grads especially, this role offers:Hands-on training in sales, business development, and the SaaS industryClear career progression opportunities (many of our BDRs grow into Account Executive and leadership roles)The chance to work on meaningful projects that impact students and educatorsWe also offer a stack of benefits to support you inside and outside of work:Equity packages - we want our success to be yours tooHealth benefits plans to support you and your wellbeing401(k) retirement plan with company contributionInclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents & carersAn annual Vibe & Thrive allowance to support your wellbeing, social connection, office setup & moreFlexible leave options that empower you to be a force for good, take time to recharge and supports you personallyCheck out lifeatcanva.com for more info.Other stuff to knowWe 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 don’t feel like your skills quite match what’s listed above - we still want to hear from you!

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