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Account Executive

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WP Engine

WP Engine

1,001-5,000 employees

Provides fully-managed WordPress hosting services

Consulting
Enterprise Software

Compensation Overview

$55kAnnually

+ Variable + OTE + Uncapped Commissions + Accelerators

Mid

Austin, TX, USA + 1 more

Category
Inside Sales
Sales & Account Management
Required Skills
Sales
Salesforce
Requirements
  • Minimum of two years full-cycle closing experience with an unbeaten track record of meeting or exceeding assigned individual quota.
  • You're a natural on the phone. That means you have a confirmed ability in handling a high volume of sales activity via the telephone.
  • You realize that our company is a specialized platform and it's not about the sale, it's about what's best for the customer and WP Engine. Success means we both succeed.
  • You're organized, principled, and can give concise reports on opportunities to company leadership.
Responsibilities
  • Stay knowledgeable on WP Engine’s service and solution offerings, the benefits they provide, and their value to our customers.
  • Articulate WP Engine’s offerings to customers and deliver compelling product demos tailored to their specific needs.
  • Maintain highly accurate, up to date CRM information on customers and opportunities within Salesforce.
  • Make effective and efficient use of our customer experience teams and sales engineers to educate customers and help them make informed buying decisions.
  • Collaborate with internal sales and support systems to ensure that customer’s expectations are correctly set and that they are kept informed while experiencing the buying journey.
  • Write accurate quotes, proposals, and SOWs.
  • Position our company's capabilities and value proposition to resolve customer concerns or objections throughout the buying process.
  • Use the WP Engine Sales Stages to advance and close sales opportunities.
  • Provide sales reports to management and executives on a regular basis and assistance on special projects where required.

WP Engine provides WordPress hosting services that allow businesses and individuals to manage their WordPress websites effectively. The company takes care of all the technical aspects of running a WordPress site, enabling clients to concentrate on their main business activities. WP Engine offers various subscription plans starting at $15 per month, ensuring a consistent revenue stream. A unique feature is the WordPress Agency Partner Program, which helps agencies manage multiple clients efficiently. WP Engine emphasizes performance and speed, offering a service called Page Speed Boost that optimizes load times and improves search engine rankings. Additionally, the company provides design and build tools, including themes, frameworks, and plugins, to enhance the website development process. Overall, WP Engine aims to deliver a reliable and comprehensive platform for WordPress hosting, focusing on performance and user experience.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$290.9M

Headquarters

Austin, Texas

Founded

2010

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

-1%

2 year growth

4%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The acquisition of NitroPack positions WP Engine as a leader in site performance, potentially attracting more high-profile clients.
  • The introduction of the Atlas headless WordPress platform offers significant performance improvements, making WP Engine a compelling choice for developers.
  • WP Engine's consistent recognition and nominations, such as the Monster's Award, reflect its strong reputation and industry leadership.

What critics are saying

  • The web hosting market is highly competitive, requiring continuous innovation to maintain market share.
  • Security vulnerabilities, like the recent PHP object injection issue, could damage WP Engine's reputation and client trust.

What makes WP Engine unique

  • WP Engine's acquisition of NitroPack significantly enhances its performance optimization capabilities, setting it apart from other WordPress hosting providers.
  • The company's focus on fully-managed WordPress hosting allows clients to offload technical responsibilities, unlike competitors who may offer less comprehensive services.
  • WP Engine's Agency Partner Program provides unique benefits for agencies, creating a distinct revenue stream and fostering long-term partnerships.