Outbound Sales Development Representative - K12 (Utah)

Instructure
Salt Lake City, US
HybridCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Best suited to mid-level sales professionals with outbound prospecting experience who thrive in hybrid work environments in Salt Lake City.

Best fit for

  • Proactive sales professionals with a track record of exceeding targets.
    — “Consistent record of meeting or exceeding targets.
  • Individuals who value feedback and continuous improvement in their sales approach.
    — “You seek out feedback and act quickly to improve.
  • Collaborative team players comfortable with hybrid work arrangements.
    — “You collaborate openly with SDR peers and Sales partners.

Things to consider

  • Hybrid work arrangement requires presence in Salt Lake City.
    — “This is a hybrid-friendly position based in Salt Lake City, UT.
  • Background check is mandatory as part of the hiring process.
    — “All employees must pass a background check as part of the hiring process.

How to stand out

  • Highlight specific instances where you adapted sales strategies to different accounts.
    — “You adapt strategies to each account, know the competitive landscape.
  • Demonstrate your ability to manage time effectively in high-pressure environments.
    — “You own your calendar, prioritize effectively, and maximize productivity.
  • Showcase your resilience and persistence in overcoming sales rejections.
    — “You handle rejection with professionalism and remain strategic.
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · IndividualLevel · Junior

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • high-quality pipeline generation
  • meeting/exceeding sales targets
Typical background
salescustomer servicemarketing

Skills & requirements

Required

Sales DevelopmentCRM SystemsOutbound ProspectingSales Engagement PlatformsSales Strategy

Preferred

K12 EducationSales Enablement

Stack & domain

Crm SystemsOutbound Prospecting ToolsSales Engagement PlatformsCommunicationTeamworkProblem SolvingTime ManagementSales SkillsEducationSales DevelopmentK12

About the role

Original posting from Instructure via Ashby

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:

This is a hybrid-friendly position based in Salt Lake City, UT.

What you will be doing:

  • Growth mindset: You proactively take initiative and are motivated to succeed.
  • Coachability: You seek out feedback and act quickly to improve.
  • Quality focused: You prioritize meaningful conversations that generate high-quality pipeline.
  • Team player: You collaborate openly with SDR peers and Sales partners, sharing knowledge and best practices.
  • Problem solving: You adapt strategies to each account, know the competitive landscape, and position Instructure effectively.
  • Resilience and persistence: You handle rejection with professionalism and remain strategic and intentional in outreach.
  • Time management: You own your calendar, prioritize effectively, and maximize productivity.

Here's what you will need to know/have:

  • Proven success as an Outbound SDR or in a similar sales role.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience with CRM systems, outbound prospecting tools, and sales engagement platforms.
  • Ability to work independently while thriving in a collaborative team environment.
  • Consistent record of meeting or exceeding targets.
  • High energy, persistence, and a positive, solutions-oriented attitude.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.

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

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.

Source: Instructure careers (Ashby)

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