Growth account executive in higher education

Instructure, Inc.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ownership program

Flexible work culture

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Learning and development

Employee recognition

Job summary

Instructure, Inc. in the UK is seeking an experienced enterprise sales professional to lead client strategy for Institutions in the UK & Ireland, manage multiple accounts, and drive revenue growth with compelling value propositions.

You will engage with educational institutions, develop go-to-market strategies, forecast pipelines, and collaborate with Product and Customer Experience to deliver outcomes. This role offers flexible hybrid work and strong growth opportunities across a dynamic

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• 2–3 years of proven sales experience.
• Experience selling enterprise SaaS software and services.
• Strong proposal development and needs analysis skills.
• English language proficiency required; additional languages a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead UK & Ireland client strategy and manage accounts.
• Identify opportunities and drive revenue growth.
• Articulate value propositions and close enterprise deals.
• Forecast and maintain pipeline with regular updates.
• Coordinate with Product and Customer Experience teams.

Skills

Enterprise sales

SaaS sales

Consultative selling

Needs analysis

Proposal development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Salesforce

Tender management

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Описание:

At Instructure, we believe in the power of people to grow and succeed throughout their lives. Our goal is to amplify that power by creating intuitive products that simplify learning and personal development, facilitate meaningful relationships, and inspire people to go further in their education and careers. We do this by giving smart, creative, passionate people opportunities to create awesome. And that's where you come in:

Задачи:

Lead the development of Instructure’s client strategy for Institutions in the UK & Ireland region; manage numerous accounts strategically. Engage with institutions to understand their educational strategy; keep close to emerging trends and develop innovative approaches to ensure our clients are successful using Instructure’s solutions. Create and articulate compelling value propositions around Instructure solutions and services. Support customer growth through well-developed sales engagements and successful go-to-market strategy to achieve outcomes that drive educational value. Secure long-term and business terms with enterprise customers by selling the value and return on investment of our platform. Provide informative input back to other team functions, particularly Product and Customer Experience. Demonstrate superb pipeline management and hygiene, providing regular forecast updates across short, medium, and long-term goals. Consistently achieve and surpass established quotas within the specified time frame. Foster strong internal relationships with colleagues, whilst contributing to our entrepreneurial growth culture. Attend industry and key events; establish yourself as a thought leader for innovation in the education sector.

Требования:

English language proficiency is a must, alongside excellent business written skills. Bachelor's degree and/or minimum of 2-3 years of proven sales experience. Ability to conduct comprehensive needs analysis and craft compelling proposals that effectively communicate the value of our offering and align with the specific needs of the client. Experience selling enterprise-level software, SaaS sales, and services. Ability to do detailed needs analysis, proposal development, and tender completion. Strategic and consultative sales acumen, enabling you to think critically, proactively identify opportunities, and offer tailored solutions to drive revenue growth. Будет плюсом: Additional languages desirable; Understanding educational strategy and the process involving selling a VLE/LMS is a plus; Experience working in education or with a pedagogical background preferred; Experience selling into education preferred; Experience managing public tender procurement preferred

Условия:

Competitive compensation, plus all full-time employees participate in our ownership program - because everyone should have a stake in our success. Flexible work culture. Our remote, hybrid and in-office collaboration spaces vary by role, team and location. Generous time off, including local holidays and our annual “Dim the Lights” period in late December, when teams are encouraged to step back and recharge based on departmental needs. Comprehensive wellness programs and mental health support Learning and development resources, including professional development tools and tuition reimbursement, to support your growth The technology and tools you need to do your best work Motivosity employee recognition program A culture rooted in inclusivity, support, and meaningful connection