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UK Country Manager

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Canva

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Marketing
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • London
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You should be entrepreneurial, market-savvy, data-driven, product-oriented, public-facing, well-connected, a proven leader, and strong communicator, aligned with our values.
  • You will drive user and revenue growth, localize products, lead and coach teams, manage budgets, represent the company in public, and build partnerships in the UK market.

Requirements

  • Strongly entrepreneurial, with founder-style appetite for growing something big from a small start and working across everything from education to press.
  • Experienced building a market, for example as the regional GM or brand lead for a global SaaS company, or as a proven founder or growth lead in a startup.
  • Keenly analytical. Deeply focused on KPIs and obsessive about driving actionable insights from disparate datasets.
  • Product oriented, with passion for improving the experience of users and the ability to translate these insights into product requirements.
  • Publicity savvy, with experience doing public speaking and acting as a public face to the press and other stakeholders.
  • Well networked, ideally with routes into some combination of government departments, corporates, influencers, journalists and local talent.
  • A proven leader, able to grow, inspire, and coach high-performing teams. You have high emotional intelligence and empathy, and are a deeply collaborative teammate.
  • A strong communicator, fully proficient in spoken and written English, and with the interpersonal skills to influence global and local stakeholders.
  • Values aligned. Genuinely excited by Canva’s mission and deeply aligned with our values, and with exceptional references to prove it.

Responsibilities

  • Strategy. Act as the main POC and be responsible for overall user and revenue growth in the UK. You'll bring together local and global teams across marketing, sales, product, content and finance to create and execute a cohesive multi-year growth strategy, and own the KPIs including MAUs and ARR.
  • Localisation. Work closely with the regional team to optimise our product, content, pricing and packaging to meet the needs of local users, informed by a deep understanding of local market dynamics and cultural nuances across a range of audiences, including knowledge workers, SMBs, students, startup ecosystems, NGOs, and other emerging sectors.
  • Leadership. Inspire, drive and in some cases coach the in-market team, ensuring a high quality bar for impact and working closely with local speciality leads on performance management.
  • Budget. Partner closely with the regional team and marketing lead to shape the marketing strategy and deployment of budget.
  • Public face. Represent Canva as a local figurehead across press, PR, events and community, as required.
  • Sponsorship. Build and support high value relationships by acting as a local sponsor for enterprise sales, education, government, partnerships, etc.

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of the UK Country Manager at Canva?

The primary responsibility is to oversee user and revenue growth in the UK by creating and executing a comprehensive multi-year growth strategy, working closely with various local and global teams.

What experience is required for candidates applying for this role?

Candidates should have experience building a market, ideally as a regional GM or brand lead for a global SaaS company, or as a founder or growth lead in a startup.

Does the UK Country Manager need to public speak or represent Canva publicly?

Yes, the UK Country Manager will act as a local figurehead across press, PR, events, and community engagements as required.

What type of teams will the UK Country Manager collaborate with?

The Country Manager will work with local, regional, and central teams including Marketing, Growth, Product, Partnerships, Content, SEO, Education, Community, Sales, NFP, PR, Finance, and Strategy.

Is leadership experience important for this position?

Yes, the role requires a proven leader who can grow, inspire, and coach high-performing teams, demonstrating high emotional intelligence and collaboration skills.

Will the UK Country Manager be involved in budget management?

Yes, the Country Manager will partner closely with the regional team and marketing lead to shape the marketing strategy and oversee budget deployment.

What kind of analytical skills are necessary for this role?

Candidates need to be keenly analytical, focused on KPIs, and driven to derive actionable insights from disparate datasets.

Is a strong network within local industries beneficial for this position?

Yes, being well-networked with connections to government departments, corporates, influencers, journalists, and local talent is ideal for the role.

What are the key skills required for effective communication in this role?

Strong communication skills in spoken and written English are essential, along with the interpersonal skills necessary to influence both global and local stakeholders.

How does Canva's mission align with this role?

The role seeks candidates who are genuinely excited by Canva's mission to democratize design and empower creativity, demonstrating alignment with the company's values and vision.

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Canva

Design anything. Publish anywhere.

Technology
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
2012
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

We're a global online visual communications platform on a mission to empower the world to design. Featuring a simple drag-and-drop user interface and a vast range of templates ranging from presentations, documents, websites, social media graphics, posters, apparel to videos, plus a huge library of fonts, stock photography, illustrations, video footage, and audio clips, anyone can take an idea and create something beautiful on Canva on any device, from anywhere in the world. Since our launch in 2013, we’ve had the crazy big goal of making design accessible to everyone. We were founded on the belief that people shouldn't need to understand complex software to unlock their creativity. We’re leveling the playing field and democratizing access to design and visual communication by empowering 100% of the world to communicate in a way that was once limited to the 1%. We've always had a deeper mission surrounding Canva — which we talk about as our 'simple' two-step plan: to build one of the world’s most valuable companies, and to do the most good we possibly can. We're committed to our core value of Being a Force for Good, so as the value of our company grows, so too does our ability to have a positive impact on the world.

Benefits

  • Flexible Work

    Flexible work arrangements, with the opportunity to come together for connection, community and impact.

  • Parental Leave

    Generous parental leave entitlements that put every family at the heart of the experience.

  • Vibe & Thrive

    An annual Vibe & Thrive allowance for you to spend on whatever will support your wellbeing and development - because you know what you need to Vibe and Thrive better than anyone.

  • Force for Good

    A focus on being a Force For Good, with community initiatives and programs, and sustainable practices, including carbon-neutral operations.

  • Epic recharge

    Celebrate 5 years at Canva with a month off and a budget to support your epic recharge.

  • Flexible Leave

    An additional 5 days of paid leave to support our team to balance their work and life commitments.

  • Equity Packages

    Equity packages for you to truly be a part of the Canva journey.