Instructure

Sr. Account Executive

United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Education Technology, SoftwareIndustries

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Remote (Ideally located in Oklahoma, Arkansas, or Louisiana)
  • Job Type: Full-time
  • Salary: $90,000 - $100,000 per year (plus commission - OTE $180,000 - $200,000)
  • Company: Instructure

Instructure is seeking an experienced Sr. Account Executive to join our expanding K-12 sales team. We are committed to fostering growth and success for individuals throughout their careers. This role will cover the Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana region, with a focus on selling Canvas, MasteryConnect, LearnPlatform, and associated services.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Sales/Marketing, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 5+ years of demonstrated sales experience.
  • Familiarity with educational pedagogy and the sales process for LMS, AMS, and edtech SaaS is advantageous.
  • Proven experience selling enterprise-level software, SaaS, and services.
  • Experience in selling to all organizational levels, including "C" level and above.
  • Strong strategic and consultative sales skills.
  • Ability to conduct thorough needs analyses and develop compelling proposals.

Responsibilities

  • Drive sales of Canvas, MasteryConnect, LearnPlatform, and related services within the assigned territory.
  • Proactively identify and pursue new business opportunities (new logos) and expand business within existing accounts (upsell/cross-sell).
  • Provide valuable insights to assist prospects in evaluating solutions.
  • Guide prospects through the entire purchasing process, ensuring timely completion of objectives.
  • Develop and implement effective sales strategies to grow the client pipeline.
  • Cultivate strong relationships with key decision-makers within school districts.
  • Consistently achieve or exceed sales quotas within designated timeframes.
  • Collaborate with Regional Directors and clients to secure referrals and increase market share.
  • Maintain accurate account information within the Salesforce CRM system.
  • Travel approximately 50% of the time.

Compensation and Benefits

  • Base Salary: $90,000 - $100,000 per year
  • Commission: 90-100% (OTE: $180,000 - $200,000)
  • Benefits Package:
    • 401k with company match
    • Health Savings Account (HSA) program
    • Vision insurance
    • Voluntary Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
    • Tuition Reimbursement program
    • Lifestyle Spending Account
    • Paid Time Off (including 11 paid holidays)
    • Flexible Work Schedules
    • Motivosity (employee recognition program)

Company Information

  • Equal Opportunity Employer: Instructure is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.
  • Background Check: All Instructure employees are required to successfully pass a background check upon hiring.

Skills

Sales
SaaS
CRM
Salesforce
Account Management
Enterprise Software
Strategic Selling
Consultative Sales
Pipeline Management
Lead Generation
Upselling
Cross-selling
Educational Technology
LMS
AMS

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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