James Sims
About James Sims
James Sims is the Director of North America Agency Growth & Account Management Sales at WP Engine in Austin, Texas, with extensive experience in the IAAS, PAAS, and SAAS industries.
Current Role at WP Engine
James Sims serves as the Director of North America Agency Growth & Account Management Sales at WP Engine, a position he has held since January 2022. Based in Austin, Texas, James is responsible for overseeing sales strategies and growth initiatives aimed at enhancing agency partnerships across North America. His role involves managing account teams and implementing sales tactics to drive revenue growth.
Previous Positions at WP Engine
James Sims has a long history with WP Engine, holding various roles since 2014. Before his current position, he served as Sales Director from 2020 to 2022. He also worked as Interim Head of Sales - Flywheel in the Omaha Metropolitan Area from 2019 to 2020. Earlier roles include Sales Manager - Agency Sales, Sales Manager - Acquisition, and Sales Manager - Install Base (Account Management). His career at WP Engine started in 2014 in the Install Base role.
Experience at Other Companies
Before joining WP Engine, James Sims gained experience in various roles. He worked at LegalZoom as an Account Manager and Sales Specialist between 2013 and 2014. Prior to that, he was a Consultant/Partner at Synergy Syndicate Consulting and an Account Manager at Restaurant.com. James also held positions at Cbeyond as a Territory Sales Representative, Elite! Academic Solutions as a Regional Coordinator, and Bank of America as a Teller.
Educational Background
James Sims studied at The University of Texas at Austin, where he pursued a B.S. in Microbiology from 2004 to 2010 and later studied Chemistry from 2010 to 2011. He has also completed the WP Engine Manager Acceleration Program in 2019 and Leadership Training at Dale Carnegie Training in 2016.
Skills and Industry Expertise
James Sims has extensive experience in the IAAS, PAAS, and SAAS industries. His skill set includes Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Management, Account Management, and Direct Sales. These competencies have been honed over years of diverse roles in sales and account management, contributing to his current success at WP Engine.