[Remote] Account Executive, Parchment Higher Education at Instructure

United States

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Requirements

  • Strong attention to detail
  • Excel at building and leveraging strong relationships
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Bright, energetic professional with outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks with shifting priorities and tight deadlines
  • Ability to work in an entrepreneurial environment
  • Self-driven and independent
  • Growth mindset
  • Well-versed in Google Suite of Tools (Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Slides)
  • SalesForce Reporting and Usage - Required

Responsibilities

  • Creating new sales pipeline
  • Managing new sales pipeline
  • Closing new sales pipeline
  • Driving net-new client adoption
  • Cross-selling new products into existing network
  • Scheduling five (5) “1st new meetings” per week
  • Delivering five (5) “1st new meetings” per week
  • Scheduling and holding a weekly meeting with a corresponding Sales Development Representative (SDR)
  • Generating $25,000-$40,000 in new sales opportunities each week
  • Maintaining all Current Quarter Opportunities with accurate contacts, close dates, and Firm Future Commitments (FFCs)
  • Making incremental progress to successfully attaining annual quota by year end
  • Managing a fully ramped annual sales quota of $600,000 - $800,000 and a sales pipeline of $2M-4M
  • Creating, Implementing, and Maintaining a quarterly territory plan
  • Executing a prospecting methodology as part of their regular routine
  • Managing an enterprise solution sale with a 6 to 12 month purchasing cycle and multiple buyers
  • Quarterbacking the sale through the entire sales process ending after the transition to a Customer Success Manager
  • Continually learning about new products and improving selling skills
  • Providing regular reporting of pipeline and forecasts using Salesforce
  • Keeping abreast of competition, competitive issues and products
  • Attending and participating in sales meetings, product seminars, and trade shows
  • Preparing written presentations, reports, and price quotations
  • Conducting and managing contract negotiations
  • Ability to upsell and sell additional products/services into existing clients
  • Develop and implement effective sales level campaigns/sequences using Sales Enablement Tools such as Outreach, Salesforce and Highspot
  • Willingness to travel

Skills

Instructure

Education technology for teaching and learning

About Instructure

Instructure focuses on enhancing the educational experience for teachers and students through its technology solutions. The main product, Canvas, is a learning management system (LMS) that enables educators to create, manage, and deliver course content effectively. This platform supports various educational institutions, including K-12 schools, universities, and corporate training programs, by providing a user-friendly interface for both instructors and learners. Unlike many competitors, Instructure operates on a subscription model, allowing institutions to access its services and tools for a fee. The goal of Instructure is to empower educators and improve student outcomes by providing effective teaching tools and resources, serving over 30 million users in more than 6,000 organizations globally.

Cottonwood Heights, UtahHeadquarters
2008Year Founded
$86.7MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
EducationIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Flexible Work Hours
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Tuition Reimbursement
Lifestyle Spending Account
Motivosity - employee recognition program

Risks

Algorithmic bias in AI systems could harm Instructure's reputation and user trust.
KKR's acquisition may lead to strategic shifts disrupting current operations.
Intensifying competition in EdTech could challenge Instructure's market position.

Differentiation

Instructure's Canvas platform is a leading learning management system in the EdTech market.
The company supports over 30 million users across more than 6,000 organizations globally.
Instructure's acquisition of Concentric Sky enhances its digital credentialing capabilities.

Upsides

Increased demand for hybrid learning solutions boosts Instructure's market potential.
Growing interest in micro-credentials aligns with Instructure's recent strategic acquisitions.
Expansion in emerging markets offers Instructure opportunities to increase its global footprint.

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