Account Executive

Platforms

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Locations

San Francisco, CA, USA • New York, NY, USA

Experience Level

Entry

Junior

Mid

Senior

Expert

Desired Skills

Sales

Communications

Requirements

10+ years of sales experience, preferably selling a technical product, with a track record of top performance
Extensive experience directly selling a technology product or service, preferably at an API-first company, with a record of top performance
A proven track record of moving sales processes forward from inception to close by leading complex, multi-party sales in a highly consultative manner, understanding strategies and applying value proposition
Great listening skills and ability to quickly become a trusted resource for decision-makers across technology and finance orgs within software companies
An ability to understand complex technical problems and understand how Stripe's solutions can address them
A positive attitude and tireless work ethic when encountering blockers to success, whether external or internal
Strong presentation skills
Proven ability to lead complex negotiations involving bespoke commercial agreements
Superior verbal and written communication skills
Ability to operate in a highly ambiguous and fast-paced environment
Strong interest in technology and a deep understanding of the space
Experience in or excitement in learning about financial technology infrastructure
Fastidious approach to CRM hygiene and experience utilizing thorough sales forecasting metrics on a weekly/quarterly basis and communicating them in a succinct manner

Responsibilities

Own a named account list and develop account plans for winning and expanding business with upper middle market and enterprise companies
Develop outbound strategies to create and nurture opportunities
Own the full sales cycle from lead to close for upper middle market and enterprise companies
Develop relationships with executive stakeholders at new and existing clients
Work with company leaders from multiple functions (e.g., Engineering, Product, and Finance) to lead complex product workshops and financial analyses
Lead and contribute to team projects to develop and refine our sales process
Engage with Product and Engineering teams to help drive product strategy

Who we are

About Stripe

Stripe is a financial infrastructure platform for businesses. Millions of companies—from the world’s largest enterprises to the most ambitious startups—use Stripe to accept payments, grow their revenue, and accelerate new business opportunities. Our mission is to increase the GDP of the internet, and we have a staggering amount of work ahead. That means you have an unprecedented opportunity to put the global economy within everyone’s reach while doing the most important work of your career.

About the team

The Platform Sales team works with B2B Software Platforms to help them facilitate payments for their customers using our Stripe Connect product. Software Platforms, also known as B2B Indirect, are software platform businesses who serve other businesses. Platforms already using Stripe include Shopify, Lightspeed and Mindbody.

As a key member to the Stripe Platforms team, you will navigate complex organizations and identify ways Stripe can exceed expectations. We’re building something new, developing our sales process, our value proposition and assisting in the creation of key tools and assets, we’re looking for pioneers to join us on this adventure.

If you’re motivated, smart, persistent, and a great teammate, we want to hear from you!

What you’ll do

As an Account Executive, Enterprise, Platform, you will create partnerships between Stripe and the most innovative and fastest-growing software platforms in the world by helping them to understand how Stripe’s online commerce infrastructure can make payments a competitive advantage for their businesses.

Responsibilities

Own a named account list and develop account plans for winning and expanding business with upper middle market and enterprise companies
Develop outbound strategies to create and nurture opportunities
Own the full sales cycle from lead to close for upper middle market and enterprise companies
Develop relationships with executive stakeholders at new and existing clients
Work with company leaders from multiple functions (e.g., Engineering, Product, and Finance) to lead complex product workshops and financial analyses
Lead and contribute to team projects to develop and refine our sales process
Engage with Product and Engineering teams to help drive product strategy

Who you are

You are an adept salesperson, capable of engaging in business-level and technical conversations at multiple levels of the organization, including the CTO, COO, and CFO. You have experience working with upper middle market and enterprise companies. You have an in-depth understanding of the buyer journey and can lead a complex, multi-party sale in a highly consultative manner. You are used to building value in competitive situations and enjoy working on products that require deep product understanding, combined with technical knowledge. You are naturally analytical and enjoy digging into business models and helping customers quantify their investment decisions. You get excited about prospecting, and are capable of independently leading a sales cycle from start to finish. Finally, you enjoy building – you like to actively participate in the development of our sales process, the articulation of our value proposition, and the creation of key tools and assets.

If you’re motivated, smart, persistent, and a great teammate, we want to hear from you!

Minimum requirements

10+ years of sales experience, preferably selling a technical product, with a track record of top performance
Extensive experience directly selling a technology product or service, preferably at an API-first company, with a record of top performance
A proven track record of moving sales processes forward from inception to close by leading complex, multi-party sales in a highly consultative manner, understanding strategies and applying value proposition
Great listening skills and ability to quickly become a trusted resource for decision-makers across technology and finance orgs within software companies
An ability to understand complex technical problems and understand how Stripe’s solutions can address them
A positive attitude and tireless work ethic when encountering blockers to success, whether external or internal
Strong presentation skills
Proven ability to lead complex negotiations involving bespoke commercial agreements
Superior verbal and written communication skills
Ability to operate in a highly ambiguous and fast-paced environment
Strong interest in technology and a deep understanding of the space
Experience in or excitement in learning about financial technology infrastructure
Fastidious approach to CRM hygiene and experience utilizing thorough sales forecasting metrics on a weekly/quarterly basis and communicating them in a succinct manner

1,001-5,000 employees

Website

Payment processing platform

Company Overview

Stripe's mission is to increase the GDP of the internet. Stripe is a technology company that builds economic infrastructure for the internet.

Benefits

Inclusive coverage - We provide a thoughtful and balanced set of benefits that allow Stripes to be their best selves and do great work. Whether that means offering comprehensive mental, physical, and medical health plans, supporting Stripes’ financial futures, providing fertility benefits and parental leave, or making sure Stripes have access to healthy food at the office, our robust programs put Stripes and their families first.
Growth by way of learning - We are voracious learners and teachers. Our Education team delivers an onboarding and product training curriculum for all new Stripes, and hosts expert-led courses on things like project management fundamentals and macroeconomics. Beyond the formal program, Stripes are constantly sharing knowledge with each other through conversation, documentation, reading groups, and informal talks.
A principled approach to food - The food program holds a special place in Stripe’s history and future. These Stripes come to our kitchen from a breadth of backgrounds and experiences, and focus on one proposition—respect. This is apparent not only in the local ingredients they work with or in the gracious, teamwork-driven buffet lines, but also in their approach to growing a global team through sustainable food practices and minimal waste.

Company Core Values

An environment of growth
Intentional communication
Fast-paced, detail oriented
Voraciously curious