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Canva · 5 days ago

Director, Global Sales Compensation

positionUnited States
timeFull-time
remoteRemote
seniorityDirector/Executive
money$228K/yr - $317K/yr

Canva is a company redefining how the world experiences design. They are seeking an experienced Sales Compensation Lead to design and manage commission frameworks that align with the company's growth strategy, ensuring accuracy and compliance throughout the payout process.

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Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Design, document, and administer scalable sales compensation frameworks that align with Canva’s strategic goals
Own the end-to-end commission process, including calculations, validation, reporting, and dispute management
Partner with Sales, Finance, and RevOps on plan design, modeling scenarios, and forecasting compensation costs
Identify opportunities to simplify and automate processes, introducing scalable, tech-enabled solutions
Maintain strong governance over compensation plans - ensuring accuracy, compliance, and audit readiness
Act as a trusted partner to Sales leadership, providing insights into plan performance and recommendations for improvements

Qualification

Sales compensation experienceAnalytical skillsCommission framework designExcel/Google Sheets proficiencyStakeholder managementSOX compliance experienceCommunication skillsDetail-oriented mindset

Required

Experience in sales compensation, incentive design, or sales operations within high-growth SaaS or enterprise environments
Strong analytical and modeling skills, with proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets and familiarity with comp tools (e.g., CaptivateIQ, Spiff, Xactly)
Proven track record of building or scaling commission frameworks that balance motivation with financial discipline
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills - able to explain complex plan mechanics simply and clearly
A roll-up-your-sleeves mindset - equally energized by strategic plan design and the hands-on detail of ensuring accurate payouts

Preferred

experience with SOX, compliance, or IPO readiness in a Finance or Revenue Accounting setting

Benefits

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

Company

Canva

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Canva is an online design and visual communication platform that provides design tools for non-designers.
dateFounded in 2013
location
Sydney, New South Wales, AUS
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
http://www.canva.com

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$2.51B
Key Investors
FidelityQuadrant Private EquityStack Capital
2025-08-20Secondary Market
2024-10-31Secondary Market
2024-05-02Secondary Market· $328.51M

Leadership Team

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Melanie Perkins
CEO & Co-founder
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Cameron Adams
CPO & Co-Founder
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