Instructure

Senior Account Executive – Education

Instructure
Posted 10/21/2026full-timeRemote • United Arab EmiratesSeniorWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in driving business growth through strategic sales initiatives within the EdTech sector, leveraging strong consultative sales skills and the ability to engage with C-suite executives. Proficient in managing complex sales processes and developing tailored proposals to meet client needs.

Highest-signal resume keywords
5+ Years Sales ExperienceSaaS Sales ExpertiseConsultative Sales SkillsFluent Arabic and EnglishExperience in Higher Education and K-12

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Drive new business growth by selling the Instructure Learning Platform across the ROMENA region
  • Build and execute targeted sales strategies to develop and nurture a strong client pipeline across Higher Education and K-12
  • Share insights to help prospective clients evaluate solutions and choose what best fits their needs
  • Prepare and tailor messaging, presentations, proposals, and tender responses
  • Guide prospects through the purchasing process to successful, timely closure
  • Secure profitable pricing and business terms by communicating platform value and return on investment
  • Accurately forecast short-term and long-term sales performance while maintaining strong pipeline management and hygiene
  • Build relationships with key stakeholders and decision makers, including executive leadership and C-suite contacts
  • Partner with Product and Customer Experience teams to share market feedback and customer insights
  • Attend key industry events and strengthen Instructure’s regional presence
  • Identify and recruit channel partners to support market entry and regional coverage
  • Consistently achieve or exceed sales quotas within established timelines
  • Travel regularly across the region for onsite meetings and events, up to 30%

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Fluent Arabic with strong written and spoken English
  • 5+ years of proven sales experience, ideally within SaaS, EdTech, or enterprise software
  • Experience selling complex enterprise software, solutions, and services
  • Demonstrated ability to sell at all levels, including C-suite and executive leadership
  • Strong strategic and consultative sales skills
  • Ability to conduct detailed needs analyses and develop tailored proposals
  • Experience managing tenders and complex buying processes
  • Familiarity with sales methodologies and a strong challenger mindset
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • Understanding of educational pedagogy and the process of selling a VLE/LMS is a plus
  • Experience selling into both Higher Education and K-12 is a plus
  • Must pass a background check
  • May be required to verify legal name, current physical location, valid contact number, and residential address

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Competitive compensation
  • Ownership program for all full-time employees
  • Flexible work culture
  • Generous time off, including local holidays and the annual “Dim the Lights” period in late December
  • Comprehensive wellness programs and mental health support
  • Learning and development resources
  • Professional development tools
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Technology and tools needed to do your best work
  • Motivosity employee recognition program
  • Inclusive, supportive culture with meaningful connection

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Hard Skills
Sales Strategy DevelopmentComplex Enterprise Software SalesNeeds AnalysisProposal DevelopmentSales ForecastingPipeline ManagementTender ManagementSales MethodologiesChallenger MindsetEducational Pedagogy Understanding
Soft Skills
Relationship BuildingCommunication SkillsNegotiation SkillsStrategic ThinkingClient Engagement
Industry Keywords
EdTechLearning PlatformVLELMSHigher EducationK-12SaaSEnterprise SoftwareMarket FeedbackChannel Partner Recruitment