Sales Account Executive, Key

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WP Engine is seeking a highly motivated strategic and results-driven Enterprise Sales Executive (P4) to join our Acquisition team. Outbound acquisition is our primary engine for penetrating net-new enterprise and mid-market accounts and you will be a lead contributor to this high-impact growth vector.

In this role you will be on the front lines of acquiring net-new customer logos by executing a targeted outbound-focused go-to-market strategy. Youll partner closely with cross-functional teamsincluding Sales Development Representatives (SDRs) Demand Generation (Marketing) and Solutions Engineering to identify key prospective accounts navigate complex organizational structures and articulate the value of WP Engines WordPress Digital Experience Platform (DXP) to senior technology and marketing executives.

WP Engine offers a fast-paced high-energy environment built on continuous learning performance and strong team culture where you are provided with the tools resources and executive support to take your sales career to the next level.

• Drive Net-New Outbound Acquisition: Proactively build manage and close a robust pipeline of target accounts using pure outbound prospecting targeted account lists industry intelligence and strategic networking.

• Full Sales Cycle Execution: Lead high-value end-to-end sales cycles from initial cold discovery through technical evaluation business case presentation negotiation and contract execution.

• Partner Cross-Functionally: Collaborate closely with SDRs to optimize outbound engagement cadences and leverage Sales Engineers and Executive Sponsors to drive complex multi-stakeholder deals to completion.

• Deliver Consultative Demos & Value Propositions: Uncover complex customer business challenges quantify technical risk and present tailored solutions demonstrating the ROI of WP Engines platform security performance and reliability.

• Navigate Complex Buying Groups: Connect directly with Director VP and C-level Marketing and IT decision-makers across mid-market and enterprise organizations.

• Process & Pipeline Mastery: Rigorously manage pipeline maintain exceptional CRM hygiene in accurately forecast monthly/quarterly attainment and utilize value-based methodologies (such as MEDDPIC/Sandler).

• Strategic Input: Act as a subject matter expert and feedback loop for sales leadership and marketing to continuously refine outbound playbooks messaging and account targeting strategies.

• Proven Closing Track Record: 7 years of direct quota-carrying B2B SaaS/PaaS closing experience with a documented history of consistently overachieving revenue targets.

• Pure Outbound Experience: Demonstrated success in pure outbound net-new logo acquisition account-based prospecting and cold territory development within B2B SaaS or cloud technology environments.

• Enterprise & Mid-Market Sales Acumen: Proven experience navigating complex multi-stakeholder buying processes managing legal/procurement cycles and engaging C-suite executives.

• Methodology Mastery: Proficiency in modern value-based consultative sales methodologies (e.g. MEDDPIC Sandler Challenger SPIN).

• Tech-Savvy & Adaptable: Strong technical acumen regarding web platforms cloud infrastructure CMS ecosystems (WordPress experience is a strong plus) and digital experience platforms.

• GTM Tool Fluency: Proficiency with Salesforce SalesLoft/Gong LinkedIn Sales Navigator and other modern sales tech stack tools.

• Mindset: Proactive resilient performance-driven and highly collaborative with strong business acumen.

• 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

• 401(k) with a 4% match

• Disability Insurance

• Paid Family and Caregivers Leave

• Employee Assistance Program

• Generous Vacation Time (Who doesnt like time off)

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

• 4 Company Wellness Days a year

• 1 floating holiday

• Pet Insurance

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

Base Salary / Variable / OTE

$90000 base $90000 variable $180000 OTE

*uncapped commissions and accelerators awarded for over attainment

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.