Canva
Overview
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Global Sales Compensation Lead
role at
Canva . Please note relocation is not available; applicants must be based in the US. What Youll Do
Design, document, and administer scalable sales compensation frameworks that align with Canvas 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. What Were Looking For
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. Bonus: experience with SOX, compliance, or IPO readiness in a Finance or Revenue Accounting setting. Whats in it for you?
At Canva we value fairness, and we strive to provide competitive, market-informed compensation whilst ensuring internal equity within the team in each region. The target salary range for this position is $177,000-$272,000. When calculating offers, we make salary decisions based on market data and candidates' skills and experience. 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 stack of benefits to set you up for every success in and outside of work. Heres a Taste Of Whats 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 Other Stuff To Know
We make hiring decisions based on your experience, skills, merit and business needs, in compliance with applicable local laws. We celebrate all types of skills and backgrounds at Canva so even if you dont feel like your skills quite match whats listed above - we still want to hear from you! When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process. Please note that interviews are conducted virtually. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Join to apply for the
Global Sales Compensation Lead
role at
Canva . Please note relocation is not available; applicants must be based in the US. What Youll Do
Design, document, and administer scalable sales compensation frameworks that align with Canvas 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. What Were Looking For
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. Bonus: experience with SOX, compliance, or IPO readiness in a Finance or Revenue Accounting setting. Whats in it for you?
At Canva we value fairness, and we strive to provide competitive, market-informed compensation whilst ensuring internal equity within the team in each region. The target salary range for this position is $177,000-$272,000. When calculating offers, we make salary decisions based on market data and candidates' skills and experience. 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 stack of benefits to set you up for every success in and outside of work. Heres a Taste Of Whats 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 Other Stuff To Know
We make hiring decisions based on your experience, skills, merit and business needs, in compliance with applicable local laws. We celebrate all types of skills and backgrounds at Canva so even if you dont feel like your skills quite match whats listed above - we still want to hear from you! When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process. Please note that interviews are conducted virtually. #J-18808-Ljbffr