Senior Account Executive - Canvas - K12

Apply; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ownership program

Flexible work culture

Generous time off

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Learning & development resources

Recognition program

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Instructure hires a Senior Account Executive to drive growth in K-12 markets, expanding the canvas of our learning solutions across districts. You will hunt for new logos while growing existing accounts and tailor messaging to align with district needs.

The role requires 5+ years in EdTech or SaaS sales, with the ability to navigate C-suite discussions and forecast performance. Travel up to 50% is expected, with opportunities to work remote or hybrid in a dynamic, high-growth setting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of proven sales experience, ideally within EdTech or SaaS solution sales.
• Experience with enterprise-level software sales and services.
• Understanding of educational pedagogy and LMS dynamics is preferred.
• Ability to sell at all levels, including C-suite and executive leadership.
• Outstanding strategic and consultative sales skills.
• Ability to conduct thorough needs analyses and develop tailored proposals.
• Willingness to travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Drive new business growth by selling Instructure suite in your territory.
• Hunt for new logo business while upselling and cross-selling to existing accounts.
• Share insights to help clients evaluate solutions and choose what fits best.
• Prepare and tailor messaging and presentations for prospective clients.
• Guide prospects through the purchasing process to closure.
• Accurately forecast quarterly and annual sales performance.
• Develop targeted sales strategies to build a robust pipeline.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in districts.
• Log detailed account information in Salesforce CRM promptly.

Skills

EdTech sales

SaaS sales

C-suite selling

Strategic selling

Needs analysis

Proposal development

Territory management

Tools

Salesforce

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:

Instructure is seeking an experienced Senior Account Executive to join our growing K-12 sales team. You’ll play a key role in expanding the reach of our learning solutions—including Canvas, MasteryConnect, and LearnPlatform—across your assigned territory, helping districts modernize and simplify their approach to education.

What you’ll do

• Drive new business growth by selling the Instructure suite (Canvas, MasteryConnect, LearnPlatform, and related services) in your territory

• Hunt for new logo business while upselling and cross-selling to existing accounts

• Share insights to help prospective clients accurately evaluate solutions and choose what best fits their needs

• Prepare and tailor messaging and presentations for prospective clients

• Guide prospects through the purchasing process to successful, timely closure

• Accurately forecast your quarterly and annual sales performance

• Develop targeted sales strategies to build and nurture a robust client pipeline

• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders throughout school districts

• Consistently achieve or exceed sales quotas within established timelines

• Partner closely with Regional Directors and clients in the field to gain referrals and expand market presence

• Log detailed, accurate account information in Salesforce CRM in a timely manner

What we’re looking for

• 5+ years of proven sales experience, ideally within EdTech or SaaS solution sales

• Experience with enterprise-level software sales and services

• Understanding of educational pedagogy and the dynamics of selling a learning management system (LMS) preferred

• Demonstrated ability to sell at all levels, including C-suite and executive leadership

• Outstanding strategic and consultative sales skills

• Ability to conduct thorough needs analyses and develop tailored proposals

• Willingness to travel up to 50%

If you are driven by helping educators transform how learning happens, and you thrive in a dynamic, high-growth environment, we want to meet you. Join us in shaping the future of education at Instructure.

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 “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

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, we’ve 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.