Sales Manager (EMEA)

Posted 17 Days Ago
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London, Greater London, England, GBR
Hybrid
Mid level
Cloud • eCommerce • Software
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The Role
The Brand Sales Manager drives performance through coaching and guiding a team of Account Managers, focusing on sales strategy and team development.
Summary Generated by Built In

We engage the most inspired minds to do their best work wherever they work best—powering the freedom to create worldwide.

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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At WP Engine, we strive to have the broadest possible view of diversity, going beyond visible differences to include the background, experiences, skills, and perspectives that make each person unique. WP Engine is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. ​

Skills Required

  • Current sales management experience
  • 2 years of direct team sales management experience
  • Confirmed individual contributor experience in selling through an indirect channel
  • Experience in building and executing growth and retention strategy
  • Ability to deliver value proposition to clients of all sizes
  • Experience developing go to market strategies

WP Engine Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about WP Engine and has not been reviewed or approved by WP Engine.

  • Healthcare Strength Employee medical, dental, and vision premiums are described as fully employer‑paid in the U.S., with options that include fertility coverage, preventive care, and mental‑health supports. Wellbeing resources such as an EAP, Calm access, a monthly wellness allowance, and quarterly wellness days bolster the package.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time off is framed as generous, including several weeks of PTO, company holidays, a floating holiday, and recurring wellness days. The approach pairs with a remote‑first model and encouragement to take needed time away.
  • Equity Value & Accessibility Stock options are provided broadly so that all employees participate in ownership. Equity is presented as a standard component of offers across functions and levels.

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The Company
HQ: Austin, TX
1,100 Employees
Year Founded: 2010

What We Do

We're a rapidly growing technology company that is committed to having an awesome culture, innovation, open source, exceptional customer service, and the massively growing WordPress community!

Why Work With Us

If you’re looking for a fun and fast-paced environment where you can make an impact, WP Engine is the perfect spot for you. We are looking for new team members to come help us shape the way people use and think of WordPress. As a member of our team you will have the opportunity to explore and help us all drive the business forward.

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