Country Manager - United Kingdom

About the Role

Join Canva in reshaping global design experiences. As the Country Manager for the United Kingdom, you will spearhead user growth and revenue expansion by developing and executing a strategic multi-year plan involving marketing, product, sales, partnerships, and other teams both locally and internationally. The role requires acting with a founder's mindset to identify and capitalize on key growth opportunities through data analysis, user insights, and proven growth hacking strategies. You'll oversee all aspects of localization, ensuring that product, content, pricing, and packaging are tailored to diverse UK audiences including SMBs, startups, education sectors, NGOs, and more.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive rapid growth by applying entrepreneurial leadership and data-driven decision-making.
• Lead cross-functional teams to achieve ambitious goals, including doubling monthly active users and annual recurring revenue in one year.
• Collaborate with regional teams on local market adaptation spanning product features and messaging.
• Recruit, mentor, and lead top talent to build a high-performance local team.
• Operate with urgency to swiftly seize growth opportunities using existing resources efficiently.
• Manage budgets carefully, promoting a frugal approach aligned with founder mentality.
• Build strategic partnerships in education, enterprise, government, and community sectors as a local sponsor.
• Serve as the public spokesperson representing Canva at press events, PR, and community engagements.

Candidate Profile

• Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for scaling new ventures across various markets.
• Resilient problem solver who can innovate through challenges using creativity and practical frameworks.
• User-centric with a strong commitment to understanding user needs, behaviors, and barriers.
• Proven track record as a country manager, regional GM, brand lead at a global SaaS company, startup founder, or growth leader managing limited resources.
• Strong team builder with emotional intelligence, empathy, and capability to inspire and coach teams.
• Excellent communicator in English, adept at influencing both local and global stakeholders.
• Highly analytical, focused on key metrics and converting data insights into actionable plans.
• Product-oriented with the ability to translate user insights into improvements.
• Deeply aligned with Canva’s mission and values, supported by exceptional references.
• Experienced in public speaking and acting as a company figurehead in media and public forums.

Benefits and Culture

• Ownership opportunities through equity packages.
• Inclusive parental leave supporting all types of parents and caregivers.
• Annual wellness allowance for wellbeing, social connection, and workplace setup.
• Flexible leave policies that encourage a healthy work-life balance and personal fulfillment.

Additional Information

Our flagship office is located in Sydney; however, this role is based onsite in London with opportunities for teamwork across locations. Hiring decisions are based on your experience, skills, enthusiasm, and cultural fit. Candidates are encouraged to share their preferred pronouns and any accommodations needed for the interview process. Interviews will be held virtually. We celebrate diversity and encourage all applicants to apply even if some qualifications are not fully met.