Manager, Sales at WP Engine

Omaha, Nebraska, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Technology, SaaS, Web HostingIndustries

Requirements

Current sales management/leadership experience required
4+ years of proven closing experience in SaaS, PaaS, or Tech Sales with a passion for continuous improvement
Deep understanding of management vs. leadership principles and when to apply each for team success
Experience hiring top talent, building high-performing teams, and retaining star performers
Consistent track record of ownership, big-picture thinking, and overcoming adversity in fast-paced environments
Ability to evaluate current processes, identify improvement opportunities, and contribute to strategic vision
Comfort managing pipeline activity, accurate forecasting, and helping reps prioritize in a high-velocity environment
Partner with Customer Success, Product, and Marketing to drive feedback loops, improve product adoption, and surface expansion opportunities
Must be L3 or above
Long standing history of exceeding targets, and broad based success in previous roles, as well as a demonstrable history of contributing to the larger goals of your organization
Hybrid schedule with in-person collaboration on Tuesdays and Thursdays in Austin, TX or Omaha, NE office

Responsibilities

Lead daily stand ups focused on revenue, activity, and pipeline management
Mentor and develop a team of 6-8 SMB Account Managers through weekly 1:1s, ongoing training, and performance coaching
Drive individual and team growth through structured coaching, data-driven feedback, and high execution standards
Own team retention and expansion targets; track key metrics like MRR and upsell attachment conversion rates
Provide call coaching and co-sell on high-value opportunities alongside account managers
Build and refine scalable account management workflows, prospecting playbooks, and growth strategies
Foster an outstanding team culture that consistently overachieves sales objectives
Recruit and hire today's team and the next generation of Account Management

Skills

Sales Management

Team Leadership

Pipeline Management

Sales Coaching

Account Management

Prospecting

Revenue Growth

MRR Tracking

Upsell Strategies

Performance Coaching

WP Engine

Provides fully-managed WordPress hosting services

About WP Engine

WP Engine offers WordPress hosting services that manage all technical aspects of running a WordPress site, allowing clients to focus on their core business. They provide various subscription plans starting at $15 per month and have a WordPress Agency Partner Program for agencies to manage multiple clients. A standout feature is the Page Speed Boost service, which enhances website load times and performance. WP Engine's goal is to be a reliable partner for WordPress hosting by combining hosting, performance optimization, and development tools.

Austin, TexasHeadquarters

2010Year Founded

$282.8MTotal Funding

GROWTH_EQUITY_VCCompany Stage

Consumer Software, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees