About this role
Business Development Representative
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.
What is Cool About This Job The BDR is the first point of contact for our customers and responsible for generating lead volume and warm introductions for our acquisition and agency teams. You are creative, passionate, and an ambitious teammate, eager to advance through a clearly defined learning and earning path. WP Engine offers a dynamic environment where you are provided the tools, resources, and unique leadership to sell and take your career to the next level!
The Day to Day
Accurately research and catalog contact, account, and opportunity information.
Work as part of a selling team with a focus on attracting net-new business to WP Engine.
Establish relationships with prospects, allowing them to understand the value of our WordPress solutions.
Use effective sales techniques to uncover customer needs that can be addressed through our solutions.
Articulate the benefits of using our solutions to prospective customers across a broad array of industries.
Work to schedule quality meetings that generate sales opportunities to consistently overachieve monthly quota.
Your Expertise and Passion
Eager to develop and progress career into a closing sales role.
Prior sales experience required; exposure to Solution Selling, Customer-Centric Selling, Sandler, or SPIN strongly preferred.
Experience working with Salesforce.com or other CRM applications is required.
Has a performance-driven mindset and ability to persevere.
Consistent over-achievement and work ethic.
Ability to learn quickly and be a self-starter are vital to this role.
Ability to effectively communicate over the phone, video conference, email, and LinkedIn.
Perks and Benefits
Company Stock Options (Every employee is an owner in the company)
Superannuation Program
Employee Assistance Program
Supplemental Maternity & Paternity Pay
Generous Vacation Time (Who doesn't like time off)
One-time $745 AUS Home Office Stipend
Company Wellness Days
Phone Allowance
Healthcare allowance
About Us
WP Engine is the leading platform for building experiences on WordPress. We live in an age where established enterprises compete against nimble startups in a race to win online. In this age, experiences are the currency, and audiences expect their digital experiences to be personalized, immediate, and remarkable.
To learn more about WP Engine, please visit our careers page: wpengine.careers