University of Houston Students Only: Account Manager, Associate

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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.

What Is Cool About This Job

In Account Management Sales, you get to work as the primary relationship owner and customer advocate. You will build relationships with existing customers and help guide them through our product portfolio. You'll be connecting with IT Professionals, Marketing Teams, and small to mid-sized business owners to demonstrate the value of WP Engine and how our platform can meet their business needs and technical needs.

This role is only open to University of Houston May 2025 graduates. Applicants for this role must be open to relocating to Austin, TX to participate in a hybrid environment. Our sales organization is in office Tuesdays and Thursdays with lunch catered. Onsite parking is provided.

The Day To Day

• Build a pipeline through outbound calls, email reach outs, and technical support leads.

• Daily prospecting into your account set using upgrade signals to help drive customer engagement.

• Work with our senior team members to explain the capabilities of our platform to prospective customers and use internal resources to provide additional transparency.

• Follow our sales process to close deals while keeping detailed account notes in Salesforce.

• Easily write emails, proposals, and engineer engagements.

• Build negotiating skills and knowledge on what it takes to close the deal. 

• Know when to bring in L2's and Management when closing a deal.

• No matter how many deals you close, realize it's about the team and working with everyone so both the customer and WP Engine is successful.

Your Expertise And Passion

• Ability to generate, qualify and execute on opportunities in order to exceed revenue targets.

• 1-2 years of direct sales experience with a successful track record of meeting or exceeding assigned individual quota.

• Proven ability to articulate the WP Engine portfolio and understand how to match that to client needs.

• Ability to multi-task and handle a high volume of accounts and transactions

• Bring a deep understanding of business practices, industry trends and competitors to each sales cycle.

• To be successful in this role, the key is to be fast-moving, hungry, and drive business development within your territory.

• Demonstrate passion and energy both externally with our customers and internally with cross functional teams.

• Consistently build and manage an effective pipeline while communicating actively with leadership throughout each phase of the sales process.

The Perks & 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 

• 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

Target start date: Decemb