Strategic Account Executive - France & Benelux (French Speaking)

Location: Paris, France

Company

Canva provides design, content production, collaboration, and AI tools through Canva Enterprise.

What you will do

• Own data-driven account planning for named accounts across France and Benelux.
• Manage the sales pipeline, revenue forecasts, and sales activity in Salesforce.
• Lead customer-centric sales conversations using storytelling, vision transfer, and creative presentations.
• Sell Canva Enterprise solutions, gather customer feedback, and contribute market insight to the Product roadmap.
• Build long-term relationships with customers and cross-functional partners across Product, Engineering, Post-Sales, and Customer Success.
• Turn complex situations into clear, customer-ready stories and materials using Canva's worksuite.

Requirements

• Fluent French and English, spoken and written.
• 8+ years of full-cycle selling experience with medium-sized businesses and large corporations.
• Experience managing large named accounts in France and Benelux, ideally globally within a technology company.
• Proven success across the full sales cycle, including prospecting and new logo acquisition.
• Ability to navigate complex business challenges, create detailed account plans, and develop tailored solutions.
• Strong presentation, stakeholder management, negotiation, and adaptability skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Equity packages linked to Canva's success.
• Inclusive parental leave for parents and carers.
• Annual Vibe & Thrive allowance for wellbeing, social connection, and office setup.
• Flexible leave options.
• Interviews are conducted virtually.