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Business Development Representative (Higher Education - Public Sector)
Canva · Sales
- Hours
- Full-time
- Where
- Austin, TX
- Posted
- Sep 3
Join the team redefining how the world experiences design — including how students, educators, and universities bring ideas to life.
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Where and how you can work
Our 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 role
As Canva scales, change continues to be part of our DNA. But we like to think that's all part of the fun.
What you'd do
- You’re a recent graduate or early in your career, excited to break into tech, sales, or startups
- You have a strong interest in education, technology, or helping organizations work more creatively and efficiently
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills — you’re comfortable talking to new people and building relationships
- Organized with strong time management skills and attention to detail
- Goal-oriented and motivated by hitting targets, learning quickly, and growing your career
- Experience with cold outreach, internships, campus leadership, or customer-facing roles is a plus
- Familiarity with tools like Salesforce or outreach platforms is helpful but not required — we’ll teach you
About Canva · Sales
As 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 se…