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Business Development Representative

Posted 27 Days Ago
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Remote or Hybrid
Hiring Remotely in Australia
Entry level
Remote or Hybrid
Hiring Remotely in Australia
Entry level
Generates qualified leads and warm introductions for acquisition and agency sales teams. Responsibilities include researching contacts and accounts, prospecting net-new business, building relationships, communicating WordPress solution value, uncovering customer needs, and scheduling sales meetings. The role requires prior sales experience, CRM proficiency, persistence, strong communication skills, and the motivation to progress into a closing sales position.
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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 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

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. ​

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