Account Executive (Continuous Opening)

Instructure; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ownership program

Flexible work culture

Generous time off

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Learning & development

Tech/tools for your best work

Employee recognition program

Job summary

Instructure is seeking an Account Executive to drive net-new SaaS opportunities in the US education market. You will own the full sales cycle from prospecting to contract negotiations, using a strategic, solution-based approach.

Collaborating with SDRs, Customer Success, and marketing, you will expand adoption of our platform, forecast accurately in Salesforce, and participate in product seminars and trade shows.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of sales experience, preferably within an EdTech SaaS company.
• Proven ability to build and leverage strong relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and deliver new meetings to build a robust pipeline.
• Collaborate with SDRs to execute territory strategy and generate opportunities.
• Manage a full annual quota and sales pipeline toward quarterly/ annual goals.
• Negotiate contracts and close deals while ensuring customer success.

Skills

Sales excellence

Relationship building

Communication

Strategic thinking

Time management

Remote work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Salesforce

Outreach

Highspot

Google Workspace

Job description

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:

Important Notice: This is an evergreen requisition designed to collect applications for ongoing and future hiring needs across our team, rather than a single immediate vacancy. By applying to this posting, your application will join a talent pool that our recruiting team actively monitors as new positions open. If your background matches an upcoming role, a member of our team will reach out directly to discuss next steps.

The Account Executive is responsible for creating, managing, and closing new sales pipeline within their assigned US-based territory. This individual drives net-new client adoption as well as cross-sells new products into our established network. We are looking for a dynamic individual with an entrepreneurial mindset and a proven SaaS sales record.

What you will do

• Schedule and deliver â1st new meetingsâ.

• Schedule and hold weekly meetings with a Sales Development Representative (SDR) to execute territory strategy for pipeline creation.

• Generate new sales opportunities weekly

• Maintain all current quarter opportunities with accurate contacts, close dates, and notes.

• Make incremental progress toward attaining annual quota by year end.

• Manage a fully ramped annual sales quota and a sales pipeline.

• Create, implement, and maintain a quarterly territory plan.

• Execute a consistent prospecting methodology as part of your routine.

• Manage SaaS portfolio solution sales long term purchasing cycles and multiple buyers, quarterbacking the sale through completion and transition to Customer Success Manager.

• Continuously learn about new products and improve your selling skills.

• Provide regular reporting of pipeline and forecasts using Salesforce.

• Stay informed about competition, industry trends, and new product offerings.

• Attend and participate in sales meetings, product seminars, and trade shows.

• Prepare written presentations, reports, and price quotations.

• Conduct and manage contract negotiations.

• Demonstrate the ability to sell more than one product to new logo clients.

What you will need to know/have

• 3+ years of sales experience, preferably within an EdTech SaaS company.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Proven ability to build and leverage strong relationships.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Bright, energetic professional with outstanding interpersonal skills.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks with shifting priorities and tight deadlines.

• Ability to work in a large, remote corporate environment.

• Self-driven, independent, and motivated by a growth mindset.

• Proficient in Google Suite of Tools (Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Slides).

• Salesforce reporting and usage.

• Experience with sales enablement tools such as Outreach, Salesforce, and Highspot to develop and implement effective sales campaigns/sequences.

• Bachelorâs degree preferred.

• Familiarity with solution-based selling methodologies is a plus.

Get in on all the awesome at Instructure!

We offer competitive, meaningful benefits in every country where we operate. While they vary by location, here's a general idea of what you can expect:

• 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 âDim the Lightsâ 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

We believe in hiring great people and treating them right. The more diverse we are, the better our ideas and outcomes.

Instructure is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We comply with applicable employment and anti-discrimination laws in every country where we operate.

All employees must pass a background check as part of the hiring process. To help protect our teams and systems, weâve implemented identity verification measures. Candidates may be asked to verify their legal name, current physical location, and provide a valid contact number and residential address, in accordance with local data privacy laws.

Any attempt to misrepresent personal or professional information will result in disqualification.