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Instructure is seeking an experienced Sr. Outbound Sales Development Representative to enhance their K-12 market outreach in North America. This fully remote position emphasizes growth mindset, team collaboration, and strategic account engagement for driving sales success.

Responsibilities: Develop and execute strategic outreach to high-value districts, engage with senior leadership, and build quality conversations to generate sales pipeline.

Skills: Exceptional communication, resilience, problem-solving, time management, and proficiency with CRM systems and sales engagement tools are essential.

Qualifications: Desired experience includes success as an Outbound SDR, familiarity with K12 dynamics, and an executive presence for high-level engagement.

Location: This job is fully remote within the USA.

Compensation: $57000 - $62000 / Annually

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 something awesome. And that's where you come in:

We are looking for an experienced Outbound SDR to support our K-12 market in North America. This is a fully remote role.

What we're looking for:

• Growth mindset: You don’t wait for others to give you the answers, you take initiative. You are motivated to succeed and build your own path to success.
• Coachability: You are eager to learn and not only take feedback openly, but you seek out feedback and find ways to implement it.
• Quality focused: You care about generating quality conversations and pipeline for our Sales team that will ultimately turn into bookings.
• Team player: You are open and collaborative with your fellow SDRs and with our Sales team. You share knowledge, ask questions and contribute to overall Drive Team success.
• Problem solving: You are able to address objections, creatively overcome challenges and adjust your strategies based on research and what each account needs. You know our market, our competitors, and how to position our solutions.
• Resilience and persistence: You are able to handle rejection and not take the first no. You are creative, strategic and intentional with how you approach your accounts. 
• Time management: You own your calendar and manage your time effectively. You are self-aware about how you work best and are able to effectively prioritize tasks to maximize efficiency and results.

Qualifications:

• Enterprise Account Strategy: Research, identify, and engage high-value districts through a customized, account-based approach that requires deeper business and stakeholder understanding.
• Strategic Mindset: Demonstrated ability to design and execute tailored outreach strategies that reflect deep knowledge of district hierarchies, budget cycles, and decision-making processes.
• Education Industry Insight (Bonus): Familiarity with the unique dynamics of K12 administration, funding models, and pedagogical trends is a strong plus.
• Executive Presence: Ability to confidently engage senior district leadership with compelling, data-backed messaging that articulates ROI, addresses district pain points, and aligns Instructure's solutions with education goals.
• Track record of success as an Outbound SDR or similar role.
• Strong communication skills - both verbal and written.
• Familiarity with CRM systems, outbound prospecting tools and sales engagement platforms.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team-oriented environment.
• Results-oriented mindset with a track record of meeting or exceeding targets.
• High level of energy, persistence, and a positive attitude.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Get in on all the awesome at Instructure:

• Competitive salary, equity and 401k.
• Medical, dental, disability, and life insurance.
• HSA program, vision, voluntary life, and AD&D.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and flexible work schedules.
• LifeStyles Spending Account

$57,000 - $62,000 a year

This is position will also have a commission target of $18,500 variable.

We’ve always believed in hiring the most awesome people and treating them right. We know that the more diverse we are, the more diverse our ideas will be and when we openly welcome those ideas, our environment is better and our business is stronger.

All Instructure employees are required to successfully pass a background check upon being hired.