Instructure

Account Executive

Instructure

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $74,000 - $90,000 per year

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About the role

  • Schedule five (5) “1st new meetings” per week.
  • Deliver five (5) “1st new meetings” per week.
  • Schedule and hold a weekly meeting with a corresponding Sales Development Representative (SDR) to plan and execute territory strategy for pipeline creation.
  • Build $25,000-$40,000 in new sales opportunities each week, depending on territory assignment.
  • Maintain all Current Quarter Opportunities with accurate contacts, close dates, and Firm Future Commitments (FFCs).
  • Make incremental progress to successfully attaining annual quota by year end.
  • Manage a fully ramped annual sales quota of $600,000 - $800,000 and a sales pipeline of $2M - $4M.
  • Willingness to travel 40% a year within assigned territory.
  • Creating, Implementing, and Maintaining a quarterly territory plan
  • Executing a prospecting methodology as part of their regular routine
  • Managing an enterprise solution sale with a 6 to 12 month purchasing cycle and multiple buyers. Quarterbacking the sale through the entire sales process ending after the transition to a Customer Success Manager.
  • Continually learning about new products and improving selling skills. The Account Executive (Parchment Pathways) is required to attend training events throughout the year and expected to participate in self-paced tutorial learning when appropriate.
  • Providing regular reporting of pipeline and forecasts using Salesforce.
  • Keeping abreast of competition, competitive issues and products.
  • Attending and participating in sales meetings, product seminars, and trade shows.
  • Preparing written presentations, reports, and price quotations.
  • Conducting and managing contract negotiations.
  • Ability to upsell and sell additional products/services into existing clients.

Requirements

  • Strong attention to detail
  • Excel at building and leveraging strong relationships
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Bright, energetic professional with outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks with shifting priorities and tight deadlines
  • Self-driven and independent
  • Growth mindset
  • Well-versed in the following:
  • Google Suite of Tools (Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Slides) skills - Required
  • SalesForce Reporting and Usage - Required
  • WbD, Tableau, Clari Co-Pilot, Outreach, DemandBase, and Highspot- will train
  • Microsoft Suite of Tools (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) skills - will train
  • Develop and implement effective sales level campaigns/sequences using Sales Enablement Tools such as Outreach, Engagio, SalesForce and Highspot
  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • 3+ years of sales experience, preferably within an EdTech SaaS company
  • 3+ years of experience in an educational environment
  • Familiarity with Sandler Sales Methodology Training or SPICED skills a plus
Benefits
  • Competitive compensation, plus all full-time employees participate in our ownership program - because everyone should have a stake in our success.
  • Flexible schedules and a remote-friendly culture, with hybrid or onsite work options available in some regions for specific roles
  • Generous time off, including local holidays and our annual company-wide “Dim the Lights” week in late December, when we encourage everyone to step back and recharge
  • 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 — typically a Mac, with PC options available in some locations
  • Motivosity employee recognition program
  • A culture rooted in inclusivity, support, and meaningful connection
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
sales pipeline managementterritory planningprospecting methodologycontract negotiationssales forecastingupsellingsales campaignsSandler Sales MethodologySPICED skillssales reporting
Soft Skills
attention to detailrelationship buildingwritten communicationverbal communicationinterpersonal skillstask managementself-drivenindependencegrowth mindsetadaptability
Certifications
Bachelor's degree