Acquisition Account Executive

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WP Engine empowers companies and agencies of all sizes to build, power, manage, and optimize their WordPress websites and applications with confidence. Serving 1.5 million customers across 150+ countries, the global technology company provides premium, enterprise-grade solutions, tools, and services, including specialized platforms for WordPress, industry-tailored eCommerce and agency solution suites, and developer-centric tools like Local, Advanced Custom Fields, and more. WP Engine’s innovative technology and industry-leading expertise are why 8% of the web visits a WP Engine-powered site daily. Learn more at wpengine.com.

As a key member of WP Engine sales team, you will be responsible for selling WP Engine's managed WordPress hosting services to new accounts using a consultative, solution sales approach.

Are you passionate about revenue and love bringing on new customers? This relational selling opportunity is for you!

What Is Cool About This Job

WP Engine is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Outbound Sales Executive to join our North American Acquisition Sales team. Once in your seat, you will be an immediate high impact contributor to our team.

Your day to day will see you working collaboratively with our cross-functional supporting teams, including our Sales Development Representatives (SDR), Marketing, and Demand Generation, to create and execute on our proactive sales strategies, drive growth, and ultimately acquire new customer logos! 

What it Takes To Be Successful

We’re excited to build out a team of highly motivated Sales Professionals to help us develop a scalable approach to penetrating our addressable market! 

To be successful in this role, you must possess a combination of key qualities, including exceptional sales acumen, a proactive and strategic mindset, strong communication skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. 

Success will stem from the capacity to craft and implement effective outbound sales strategies, navigate diverse outbound channels, and, most importantly, build lasting client relationships while ensuring customer satisfaction.

Adaptability and a keen awareness of industry trends are also critical in allowing for the continuous refinement of approaches and strategies to stay ahead in the competitive landscape. Ultimately, success in this role is driven by a results-oriented approach, a commitment to driving growth, and the motivation to be an integral part of WP Engine's dynamic and innovative sales team.

The Day To Day

• Hybrid! - working with a mixture of inbound leads and using a list of warm leads to outbound to shoot you over hitting quota!

• Collaborate with SDR teams to develop and optimize outbound strategies and engagement cadences.

• Manage the end-to-end sales process, from lead generation to successfully closing deals, across multiple outbound channels.

• Foster client relationships and ensure excellent customer service to drive open-to-close success.

• Contribute to expanding market presence and achieving sales targets.

• Continuously refine and adapt sales approaches based on industry trends and emerging opportunities.

• Hybrid role visiting our Austin, TX weekly on Thursdays.

Your Expertise And Passion

• 3+ years of experience in closing sales, preferably in the technology industry.

• Proven success in crafting and executing outbound sales strategies.

• Strong ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including SDR’s, Marketing, and Demand Gen organizations.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

• Self-motivated, results-oriented, and a collaborative team player.

• Eagerness to take a leadership role in driving the growth of our outbound function!

 The Perks And Benefits

• Company Stock Options (Every employee is an owner in the company)

• Great Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance)

• Fertility Benefits (IVF/Fertility drug coverage)

• HSA Company contribution $750 for employee / $1500 for family

• 401(k) with a 4% match

• Disability Insurance 

• Paid Family and Caregiver’s Leave

• Employee Assistance Program

• Generous Vacation Time (Who doesn’t like time off)

• One-time $500 payment to set up your home office

• 4 Company Wellness Days a year

• 1 floating holiday

• $100 monthly wellness allowance to spend on what you want

• Free subscription to Calm

• Pet Insurance

• On-going education through LinkedIn Learning, Workday Learning and our Career Growth Portal

$60,000 base / $50,000 variable / $115,000 OTE
*uncapped commissions and accelerators to award over-attainment
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$115,000.00

We believe that compensation should be reflective of the impact you have within the organization relative to the market value of your role. The cash compensation package above includes base pay plus on-target commission for employees in eligible roles. Sales incentive plans are uncapped with significant earning potential. Your talent acquisition partner can share more about the total rewards package at WP Engine including the specific base pay and commissions as well as equity and benefits during the hiring process.