Account Executive - Growth ANZ (K-12) Job at Instructure

Job Description

As the Account Executive - Growth (ANZ K-12) you will play a critical role in expanding the use and adoption of our flagship platform, Canvas, and its affiliated solutions within our existing direct K-12 customer base across Australia and New Zealand. Your primary focus will be on driving expanding revenue through cross-sell and up-sell opportunities within the State, Catholic Diocesan, Denominational Affiliates and Independent School sectors.

Job Responsibility

Proactively identify, qualify, and close cross-sell and up-sell sales opportunities within the assigned ANZ K-12 territory and existing customer base through strategic engagement
Manage the sales cycle, from discovery, qualification and engagement through to solution presentation, proposal development, effective negotiation, and final contract execution
Collaborate with sales leadership, customer success and renewals to develop and execute strategic account plans to achieve and exceed assigned sales targets and revenue goals
Develop and maintain strong, long-term, and influential relationships with key decision-makers and stakeholders within client organisations
Become an expert on Instructure's product suite (e.g. Canvas LMS and affiliated modules) and effectively articulate its value proposition tailored to address the specific needs and challenges of the K-12 education market
Work closely with marketing, product, renewals, and customer success teams to ensure a seamless and high-quality customer experience and to provide valuable market feedback for product enhancements
Maintain stringent pipeline hygiene, ensure accurate sales forecasts, and provide regular, clear reports on all sales activities and progress
Willingness to travel periodically within the ANZ region for client meetings, industry conferences, and internal team events

Requirements

Minimum of 2+ years of successful B2B sales experience
At least 2 years in a quota-carrying or target-based role selling/servicing SaaS solutions to mid-market or enterprise clients
Demonstrated, practical understanding of the business landscape, cultural nuances, and market dynamics within the ANZ K-12 education sector
Proven ability to manage complex sales cycles, negotiate effectively, and manage deal flow consistently
Strong understanding of cloud-based software solutions (SaaS) and the ability to articulate technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences
Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required
Highly driven, proactive, and able to work independently and effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
A Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field is preferred
equivalent practical experience and success will be fully considered

Nice to have

Experience selling or achieving targets within the education or corporate learning technology sector
A demonstrated ability to close high-value deals is strongly preferred
previous utilisation and ability to maintain strong hygiene data in Salesforce (or equivalent) is preferred

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