Account Executive - Parchment - K12

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:

Account Executive - Parchment - K12

The Account Executive, Parchment K12 is responsible for creating, managing, and closing new sales pipeline within their assigned US-based K12 public school territory for the Parchment K12 Based suite of products. This individual drives net-new client adoption as well as cross-sells new products into our established network. You will engage with audiences such as Directors of Student Services, Registrars, Principals, and Superintendents, representing Parchment from a home office environment. We are looking for a dynamic individual with an entrepreneurial mindset and a proven SaaS sales record.

What You Will Do

Achieve and exceed assigned sales quotas through proactive outreach, presentations, and negotiations with K12 decision-makers.

Develop and execute strategic sales plans to identify and target new opportunities within your assigned territory.

Conduct compelling product demonstrations and presentations, effectively articulating the value proposition of Parchment K12 solutions.

Build and maintain a robust sales pipeline, meticulously tracking progress and forecasting sales activity.

Collaborate with internal teams, including sales engineering, marketing, and customer success, to ensure a seamless customer experience.

Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with prospective clients.

Stay up-to-date on industry trends, competitor activities, and product developments to maintain a competitive edge.

Participate in industry events, conferences, and webinars to represent Instructure and network with potential clients.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in the CRM system.

What You Will Need to Know/Have

Minimum of 2 years of successful B2B sales experience, with a proven track record of exceeding quotas, preferably within the K12 education technology space.

Strong understanding of the K12 education market and its unique challenges and opportunities.

Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

Demonstrated ability to manage complex sales cycles and build strong client relationships.

Proficiency in CRM software (e.g., Salesforce) and Google Suite.

Self-motivated, results-oriented, and able to work independently as well as part of a team.

Ability to travel up to 25%.

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Education, or a related field preferred.

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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: