Junior Account Executive (WordPress)

TL;DR

Junior Account Executive (WordPress): Managing inbound leads and driving early-stage sales processes for a managed WordPress hosting platform with an accent on lead qualification and AI-assisted prospect research. Focus on building initial customer relationships, scheduling meetings for senior sales staff, and leveraging AI tools to optimize workflow efficiency.

Location: Remote (Global), with a priority for candidates based in North America

Salary: $50,000 – $65,000 USD plus 20% variable compensation

Company

Managed WordPress hosting company and part of the Automattic family.

What you will do

• Qualify inbound leads and engage prospects via discovery calls, emails, and chats.
• Schedule meetings for senior sales team members to advance qualified leads through the funnel.
• Educate prospects on hirify.global’s features and value proposition to create product interest.
• Manage CRM data (Salesforce/HubSpot) to ensure accurate lead tracking and follow-ups.
• Utilize AI tools for prospect research, call preparation, and drafting high-quality engagement materials.
• Proactively identify target accounts through outbound LinkedIn, email, and phone outreach.

Requirements

• Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with prospects.
• Experience with CRM tools like Salesforce or HubSpot.
• Proficiency in using AI tools for professional research, writing, and workflow efficiency.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, fully distributed environment.
• Must be comfortable occasionally shifting working hours across weekends and odd hours to coordinate with a global team.

Nice to have

• 2-5 years of experience in a BDR/JDR or similar sales role.
• Familiarity with WordPress and managed hosting services.
• Proven track record of generating leads and setting up successful sales conversations.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for US-based staff.
• Matching 401(k) and life/disability insurance for US-based staff.
• Open vacation policy with no set number of days per year.
• Allowances for home office setup and coworking spaces.
• Budget for hardware, software, books, and conferences to promote continued learning.