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.
Skills Required
- 5+ years of proven sales experience
- Experience with enterprise-level software sales and services
- Ability to sell to 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%
- Experience in EdTech or SaaS solution sales
- Understanding of educational pedagogy and learning management system sales
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.
Instructure Insights
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.
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