[Remote] Sr. Account Executive - Higher Education at Instructure

United States

Instructure Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Higher Education, EdTechIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business, Sales/Marketing, or related field
  • 3+ years of proven sales experience, Account Executive and/or Business Development
  • Proven ability to generate sales pipeline
  • Experience working with Higher Education institutions, EdTech or Professional Learning (a plus)
  • Experience selling enterprise level software, SaaS sales and services (LMS specific experience a plus)
  • Experience selling at all levels
  • Excellent strategic/consultative sales skills
  • Ability to do detailed needs analysis and proposal development

Responsibilities

  • Introduce and sell Instructure products to new higher education accounts
  • Develop sales strategies to increase pipeline
  • Consistently meet/exceed sales quota
  • Work closely with the customer success team to provide a cohesive handoff experience for Instructure customers as they are onboarded
  • Collaborate with other members of our sales teams on territory plans and quarterly business reviews
  • Deliver both in-person and web-based presentations/product demonstrations
  • Provide education and training about our Instructure Learning Platform
  • Extensive use of Salesforce to document activities and maintain an accurate forecast

Skills

Salesforce
SaaS Sales
Enterprise Software Sales
Consultative Selling
Sales Pipeline Management
Product Demonstrations
Needs Analysis
Proposal Development
Higher Education Sales
EdTech

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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