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Senior Account Executive

Location

Kentucky + 6 moreAll locations: Kentucky | New Jersey | Michigan | Pennsylvania | Virginia | West Virginia | Wisconsin

Posted

66 days ago

Salary

$90K - $110K / year

Seniority

Senior

Bachelor Degree5 yrs expEnglishSalesforce

Job Description

Senior Account Executive

Instructure

• Proactively identify, qualify, and develop new sales opportunities within an assigned territory, focusing on K-12, Higher Education, or Corporate Learning sectors (depending on team assignment). • Manage the entire sales cycle from initial contact to close, including prospecting, discovery, demonstrations, proposal generation, negotiation, and contract finalization. • Develop and maintain a deep understanding of Instructure's product portfolio (Canvas LMS, MasteryConnect, Elevate, etc.) and articulate their value proposition to prospective and existing clients. • Build and nurture strong, long-term relationships with key decision-makers, including superintendents, provosts, CIOs, and other educational leaders. • Collaborate effectively with pre-sales engineers, professional services, and customer success teams to ensure a seamless customer experience. • Accurately forecast sales opportunities and maintain a robust sales pipeline using CRM software (e.g., Salesforce). • Stay informed about industry trends, competitor activities, and market developments to inform sales strategies. • Attend industry events, conferences, and trade shows as required to represent Instructure and generate leads. • Achieve and exceed quarterly and annual sales quotas.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Education, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
  • 5+ years of successful experience in enterprise software sales, with a strong preference for experience in education technology (EdTech).
  • Proven track record of consistently exceeding sales quotas in a highly competitive environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage complex sales cycles and negotiate large-scale contracts.
  • Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to a non-technical audience.
  • Strong business acumen and understanding of the challenges and opportunities within the education sector.
  • Proficiency with CRM software (e.g., Salesforce) and Google Workspace or Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Ability to travel up to 50% of the time within the assigned territory.
  • Self-motivated, results-oriented, and able to work independently as well as part of a team.

Benefits

  • 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
  • Annual learning and development stipends 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

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