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:
Senior Account Executive
Instructure, Inc. is seeking a Senior Account Executive to drive revenue growth and expand relationships with key clients in the BizGov sector. In this role, you will focus on strategic sales initiatives and play a crucial part in growing Instructure's presence within your assigned territory or market segment.
What you will be doing:
Develop and execute comprehensive sales strategies to achieve and exceed sales quotas
Manage and grow a portfolio of key accounts, identifying opportunities for upselling and cross-selling Instructure’s suite of products (such as Canvas, MasteryConnect, and Elevate)
Prospect and qualify new business opportunities
Conduct presentations and product demonstrations to C-level executives and key stakeholders
Negotiate and close complex contracts, ensuring alignment with company and customer needs
Build and maintain strong, long-lasting customer relationships
Collaborate with marketing, product, and customer success teams to ensure a seamless customer experience
Provide accurate sales forecasting and manage your pipeline using CRM tools
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, the competitive landscape, and Instructure products
Represent Instructure at industry events and conferences
What you will need to know/have:
5+ years of successful experience in enterprise software sales
Proven track record of consistently exceeding sales quotas
Experience managing full sales cycles—from prospecting to closing
Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
Proficiency with CRM software (such as Salesforce) and sales productivity tools
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Willingness to travel up to 50%
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field
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.
Skills Required
- 5+ years of successful experience in enterprise software sales
- Proven track record of consistently exceeding sales quotas
- Experience managing full sales cycles from prospecting to closing
- Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
- Proficiency with CRM software such as Salesforce and sales productivity tools
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Willingness to travel up to 50%
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field
Instructure Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Instructure and has not been reviewed or approved by Instructure.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered market-competitive for many engineering, product, and quota-carrying roles, especially when factoring base, variable, and equity. In these tracks, total rewards are often characterized as fair-to-strong for the role and location.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, including medical, dental, vision, mental-health support, and HSA/FSA options. Employer contributions are often portrayed as strong, and core medical benefits receive consistently positive marks.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off offerings include flexible or “unlimited” PTO, paid holidays, and paid sick time, paired with widespread remote/hybrid flexibility. This breadth of time off and work flexibility is often viewed as a meaningful perk that enhances overall value.
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What We Do
Instructure is helping people grow from the first day of school to the last day of work. More than 30 million people use its Canvas and Bridge platforms for learning management and employee development.
