WP Engine · 3 days ago
Strategic Sales Account Executive, Key
Austin, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$90K/yr - $105K/yr
3+ years expWP Engine is a global technology company that empowers businesses to build and manage their WordPress websites with confidence. They are seeking a Strategic Sales Account Executive who will focus on driving revenue through strategic business development and managing high-value enterprise accounts. The role involves collaborating with Partner Account Managers and executing the sales lifecycle from discovery to closing.
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Responsibilities
Drive and achieve your quarterly revenue quota through a blend of strategic outbound hunting and managing inbound flow
Partner intimately with Partner Account Managers (PAMs) on account planning to unlock and scale business from our most valuable agency and technology partners
Target and close high-value Enterprise accounts, utilizing a deep understanding of complex sales cycles
Manage the full sales lifecycle—from initial discovery and website scoping to proposition, pricing negotiations, and the final close
Execute a MEDDIC based sales process for inbound opportunities while maintaining a robust long-term outbound pipeline
Act as a leader in the sales organization, helping to build out the outbound function and driving referral business through the partner ecosystem
Qualification
Required
3+ years of experience in closing sales, ideally within the technology or SaaS industry
Proven success in crafting and executing both outbound and inbound sales strategies in an Enterprise environment
Exceptional ability to work cross-functionally with SDRs, Marketing, Demand Gen, and Partner teams
A consistent history of overachieving sales targets and exceeding quotas in high-performance environments
Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to articulate complex value propositions to C-suite stakeholders
An eagerness to take a leadership role in driving the growth of our outbound function and mentoring peers within the pod model
Experience in Sandler and MEDDIC based sales methodologies
Internal candidates: minimum of 12 months in seat to apply
Benefits
Company Stock Options: Every employee is an owner in the company.
Great Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance) and HSA Company contribution.
Fertility Benefits (IVF/Fertility drug coverage) and Paid Family and Caregiver’s Leave.
401(k) with a 4% match and Disability Insurance.
Generous Vacation Time, 4 Company Wellness Days a year, and 1 floating holiday.
One-time $500 payment to set up your home office.
Free subscription to Calm and an Employee Assistance Program.
Pet Insurance options available.
On-going education through LinkedIn Learning, Workday Learning, and our Career Growth Portal.
Company
WP Engine
Powering your freedom to create on WordPress®. WP Engine is a proud member and supporter of the community of WordPress® users.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Norfund
2014-01-01Private Equity
Leadership Team
Ramadass Prabhakar
Chief Technology Officer
David Brolsma
Chief Financial Officer
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