On this ongoing weblog collection, we communicate with WP Engine staff across the globe to study extra about their roles, what they love in regards to the cities they dwell in, and what they like most about working at WP Engine.
On this interview, we communicate with Farjana Tharin, a Senior Gross sales Account Government based mostly in London, who’s been with WP Engine since 2019.
Going again to the beginning, how did you uncover WP Engine?
I got here throughout WP Engine via a LinkedIn put up from a former colleague who had gained Supervisor of the Yr. It was nice to see her profitable and a part of a rising firm, so I made a decision to do my very own analysis and acquired a referral.
Inform us extra about your present position at WP Engine
I’m a part of the Acquisition Gross sales crew within the London workplace. My position is to grasp a consumer’s enterprise and web site targets to assist them resolve whether or not WP Engine is the correct match. From there, I work with an engineer to craft a bespoke resolution that can guarantee their web site is contributing positively to their enterprise targets. Partnership is vital to me and I like welcoming shoppers to the WP Engine household.
What’s your favourite factor about working at WP Engine?
My favourite factor can be that I’m surrounded by clever and bold people who’re additionally very supportive. I’ve discovered rather a lot, starting from gross sales methodology to rising my model and profession. I additionally love our core values of “Do the Proper Factor” and “Buyer Impressed,” which be sure that each determination we make is trustworthy and humble—they’re values that resonate with me personally too.
Are you able to describe the tradition of the London workplace/crew?
Supportive, collaborative, and pleasant! Working from dwelling got here with its personal challenges however WP Engine maintained its close-knit tradition and the wellness of its staff. My favourite is the wellness allowance we get each month, I spend mine on massages!
How do you contribute to the success of WP Engine?
I assist develop the enterprise by bringing onboard new prospects and making certain they get off to an awesome begin. The preliminary stage entails understanding their trade, their enterprise targets, and what’s vital to them. My purpose is to turn out to be a trusted advisor by delivering a powerful digital platform to assist them attain their enterprise targets.
What’s the most difficult a part of your job?
Essentially the most difficult a part of the job would most likely be that it’s at all times altering and evolving so there’s a lot to study and sustain with. For instance, this 12 months we’ve got developed our product stack to increase into totally different markets and industries.
Nonetheless, I additionally see this as a constructive as a result of it retains me on my toes and helps me develop.
What is an efficient lesson you’ve discovered in your profession?
Change is inevitable, particularly in a fast-moving surroundings like WP Engine. I’ve discovered to embrace change and take a look at the positives!
What’s the favourite a part of your workday?
My favourite a part of the workday can be celebrating crew and particular person wins! Although gross sales might be aggressive, we’ve got a really collaborative and supportive nature, so it’s nice to have a crew that I can study with and who helps my development.
What is among the coolest tasks you’ve labored on whereas at WP Engine?
I labored with a number one media group in 2020, which was trying to re-platform with the purpose of accelerating web site visitors and income. It was a aggressive and complicated deal and concerned the efforts of varied cross-functional groups. We labored with the consumer intently to exhibit the worth our partnership might have, each quick and long-term. Since transferring to our platform, the consumer has had had their greatest 12 months so far. This venture was an awesome alternative to study from senior members and elevate my model.
Which one in every of WP Engine’s values speaks to you probably the most?
It’s laborious to select one as all of them come hand in hand. But when I needed to decide, it will be “Do the Proper Factor” because it ensures that the selections we make as a enterprise and people are honest.
What are a few of your favourite issues about working and residing in London?
I like the range and that there’s at all times one thing to do! It’s really easy to get round London, there’s at all times a brand new health class that I can strive with ClassPass which is after all balanced out with the vary of cuisines and eating places London has to supply. In case you are on the lookout for a great lunch spot in London, I’d extremely advocate the Spitalfields Market!
What are some hobbies you get pleasure from exterior of labor?
Touring, consuming out and cooking, F45, and maintaining my step depend excessive! The London workplace is doing the Race Santa problem with Barnardo’s so it’s nice having a crew that offers again while additionally motivating me to remain lively, particularly in the course of the winter.
Favourite TV present of all time?
Pals! I like that it’s common and I’ve misplaced depend of the quantity of instances I’ve rewatched the whole collection.
Present habit?
Promoting Sundown which is my present responsible pleasure. It’s a Netflix present based mostly on promoting actual property in LA. I like watching how extravagant the homes are.
What would you advocate others do in the event that they’re enthusiastic about exploring careers at WP Engine?
I’d advocate performing some analysis on WP Engine, its values, and tradition that can assist you resolve whether or not it resonates with you. Additionally, attain out to the crew on LinkedIn, we’re a rising enterprise with various totally different vacancies so we might like to have a chat!
Thanks Farjana!
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