
Account Executive – Course Sharing
Instructure
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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Salary
💰 $75,000 - $92,000 per year
About the role
- Develop and execute strategic sales plans to achieve and exceed assigned sales quotas.
- Identify and prospect new business opportunities within the assigned territory or market segment.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including decision-makers, influencers, and technical contacts.
- Conduct thorough needs assessments to understand client challenges and present tailored solutions that demonstrate the value of Instructure's products (e.g., Canvas LMS, CoureSharing,MasteryConnect).
- Deliver compelling presentations and product demonstrations, both virtually and in-person, to diverse audiences.
- Manage a robust sales pipeline, accurately forecasting sales opportunities and maintaining up-to-date records in the CRM system.
- Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms to ensure mutually beneficial agreements.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams, including sales engineering, product, marketing, and customer success, to ensure a seamless client experience.
- Stay informed about industry trends, competitive landscape, and Instructure product updates to effectively position our solutions.
- Act as a trusted advisor to clients, providing ongoing support and identifying opportunities for expansion.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
- 3+ years of successful experience in B2B SaaS sales, preferably within the education technology sector.
- Proven track record of consistently meeting or exceeding sales targets.
- Strong understanding of the K-12 or Higher Education market is a plus.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to articulate complex technical concepts in an understandable way.
- Demonstrated ability to manage a full sales cycle, from prospecting to close.
- Proficiency with CRM software (e.g., Salesforce) and sales productivity tools.
- Self-motivated, results-oriented, and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Strong negotiation and closing skills.
- Ability to travel as required to meet with clients and attend industry events.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
- Identity verification measures
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
B2B SaaS salessales forecastingneeds assessmentsales cycle managementcontract negotiationpresentation skillsproduct demonstrationclient relationship management
Soft Skills
communication skillsinterpersonal skillsself-motivatedresults-orientedteam collaborationnegotiation skillsability to articulate technical concepts
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in BusinessBachelor's degree in Marketing