Sales Manager

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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 Brand Sales Manager, you will partner with and support our Small and Medium Business Account Managers. You'll help drive team performance through coaching, development, and guidance throughout the sales lifecycle. In this role, you will lead the sale of WP Engine solutions to SMB customers using a consultative, solution-based sales approach.

Enjoy growing sales reps and driving business through targeted account strategies? This role is for you!

What Is Cool About This Job

This is an established division of sales for WP Engine. As the brand manager, you will help ignite and scale our existing sales program by leading and encouraging a team of Brand Account Managers, owning the day to day sales operations. In this sales management role, your insights and experience will be key to driving the performance of our team. In this role, you would mentor, coach, recruit, and hire today's team and the next generation of Brand Account Managers.

The Day To Day

Take operational leadership over the SMB + MM Brand Account Management Team.

Coach, lead, and develop a team of 6+ SMB + MM Executives, including weekly 1x1s and ongoing training and development.

Evaluate current processes and find opportunities to improve.

Contribute to the strategy and vision for the Agency business segment.

Build an amazing team culture within the sales team.

Lead a winning team that overachieves sales and management objectives.

Develop a plan for the next phase of growth for the business unit with the right economics for financial success.

Your Expertise And Passion

Current sales management experience and/or 2 years of direct team sales management expertise.

Confirmed individual contributor experience in successfully selling through an indirect channel.

Experience in building and executing a growth and retention strategy.

Ability to deliver the value proposition to clients of all sizes.

Experience in developing and executing go to market strategies to develop mutually beneficial leads.

The Perks and Benefits

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

Health Benefits (100% Paid Employee Medical, Dental, and Vision)

Pension Scheme with a match

Life Insurance and Income Protection (100% Paid)

Supplemental Maternity & Paternity Leave

Employee Assistance Program

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

One-time Home Office Stipend

Company Wellness Days

Travel Loan Program

Cycle to Work Scheme

Health Perks Platform

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

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