Strategic Partnership Director

2 Months ago • 4-8 Years • Business Development

Job Summary

Job Description

The Strategic Partnership Director at Canva will drive strategic partnerships and key ecosystem partners, focusing on developing and executing partnerships that contribute significantly to Canva’s revenue goals and expand its market reach. Responsibilities include identifying and evaluating partnership opportunities, building a strong pipeline of potential partners, developing partnership strategies, driving revenue growth through various initiatives (co-selling, integrations, bundled offerings), executing partnership agreements, maintaining relationships with tech partners, coordinating go-to-market initiatives, and tracking/reporting partnership performance. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in a senior partnerships role within tech or SaaS, demonstrated ability to build and scale partnerships, exceptional negotiation and communication skills, and a strong analytical mindset. A deep network within relevant ecosystems is a plus.
Must have:
  • Extensive experience in senior partnerships (tech/SaaS)
  • Revenue generation through strategic partnerships
  • Management experience, building and leading a team
  • Exceptional negotiation and communication skills
  • Analytical skills; track, measure, optimize performance
Good to have:
  • Understanding of GSI and tech ecosystem partners
  • Deep network within tech, cloud, and systems integrator ecosystems
Perks:
  • Equity packages
  • Health benefits
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Inclusive parental leave
  • Vibe & Thrive allowance
  • Flexible leave options

Job Details

Company Description

Join the team redefining how the world experiences design.

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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.

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. So this will give you the flavour of the type of things you'll be working on when you start, but this will likely evolve.

About the Role

We’re looking for an experienced Global Partnerships Manager to drive strategic partnerships and key ecosystem partners. The core focus of this role will be to develop and execute partnerships that significantly contribute to Canva’s revenue goals and expand our market reach. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying, negotiating, and managing high-value partnerships that integrate Canva into strategic ecosystems, driving mutual success for Canva and our partners.

Job Description

What you'll be doing:

Key Responsibilities:

Partnership Development:

  • Support the identification and evaluation of partnership opportunities strategic partners, and tech ecosystem players that align with Canva’s growth objectives.
  • Contribute to building a strong pipeline of potential partners by researching market trends, competitor activity, and areas of opportunity within the tech, cloud, and digital ecosystems.
  • Assist in developing a partnership strategy and execution plan that supports Canva’s broader business goals.

Revenue Growth Support:

  • Help drive partnership initiatives that contribute to measurable revenue growth, including co-selling, solution integrations, bundled offerings, and joint go-to-market initiatives.

Collaborative Deal Execution:

  • Work closely with internal teams (sales, product, marketing, etc.) to support the structuring and execution of partnership agreements that deliver value to Canva and its partners.

Integration Ecosystem Expansion:

  • Maintain and strengthen relationships with tech partners to support Canva’s integration opportunities and drive product adoption in key markets.

Go-to-Market Coordination:

  • Assist in the execution of joint marketing, sales, and customer success initiatives to enhance Canva’s market positioning through partnerships.

Performance Monitoring:

  • Track and report on partnership performance, monitoring KPIs related to revenue impact, product integrations, and overall business contribution.

Qualifications

What we’re looking for:

  • Extensive experience in a senior partnerships role, ideally within the tech or SaaS industry, with a track record of driving revenue through strategic partnerships.
  • Management experience, building and leading a team.
  • Bonus: Understanding of GSI and tech ecosystem partners, particularly within technology and creative solutions.
  • Demonstrated ability to build and scale partnerships that drive business growth and market expansion.
  • Exceptional negotiation and communication skills, with experience managing complex deals and cross-functional collaboration.
  • Analytical mindset with the ability to track, measure, and optimize partnership performance against business goals.
  • A deep network within the tech, cloud, and systems integrator ecosystems is a plus.
  • Ability to think strategically and execute tactically, balancing short-term results with long-term value creation

Additional Information

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.

Here's a taste of what's on offer:

  • Equity packages - we want our success to be yours too
  • Health benefits plans to support you and your wellbeing
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution
  • Inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents & carers
  • An annual Vibe & Thrive allowance to support your wellbeing, social connection, office setup & more
  • Flexible leave options that empower you to be a force for good, take time to recharge and supports you personally

Check out lifeatcanva.com for more info.

Other stuff to know

We make hiring decisions based on your experience, skills and passion, as well as how you can enhance Canva and our culture. When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process.

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!

Please note that interviews are conducted virtually.

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