Account Executive, Commercial Hunter

At Stripe, a Most Loved Workplace® certified employer in the Financial Services space, Economic infrastructure for the internet, powering ambitious businesses globally..

<h2><strong>Who we are</strong></h2>

<h3><strong>About Stripe</strong></h3>

<p>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.</p>

<h3><strong>About The Team</strong></h3>

<p>The Commercial Sales team is responsible for the acquisition, growth, retention, and expansion of mid-market customers. These companies—often tech-forward, founder-led, and rapidly scaling—represent Stripe's next generation of breakout users.<br><br>Commercial AEs serve as strategic advisors, helping users unlock new revenue, streamline operations, and launch ambitious new products on top of the Stripe platform. They guide companies through the full sales lifecycle, uncovering pain points, aligning on solutions across the Stripe product suite, and driving long-term value.</p>

<h2><strong>What you’ll do</strong></h2>

<p>Commercial AEs own a book of high-potential accounts, they focus on hunting for new growth opportunities and building a pipeline of new users. They work cross-functionally with Solutions, Product, Post-Sales, and Sales Ops to craft tailored strategies and execute at high velocity.</p>

<h3><strong>Responsibilities</strong></h3>

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<li>Identify high-potential, mid-market businesses for a full-stack Stripe implementation</li>

<li>Develop and execute an outbound play to target a new vertical in their region and  implement sales strategies to grow revenue per user</li>

<li>Identify and understand users’ pain points to propose Stripe solutions and own the full sales cycle, from business case development to close</li>

<li>Drive commercial discussions and close complex, high-impact deals</li>

<li>Partner with Solutions Architects, Integration Engineers and Channel Partners to resolve user pain points and deepen Stripe integration</li>

<li>Share feedback with Product and Marketing teams to help inform roadmap and messaging priorities</li>

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<h2>Who you are</h2>

<p>We're looking for someone who meets the minimum requirements to be considered for the role. If you meet these requirements, you are encouraged to apply. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.</p>

<h3><strong>Minimum requirements</strong></h3>

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<li>5 years of experience in solution sales field</li>

<li>Ability to understand technical requirements and craft solutions across multiple technology products</li>

<li>Ability to perform quantitative analysis and independently manage pricing negotiations</li>

<li>Strong problem-solving and quantitative capabilities including comfort with basic financial modelling</li>

<li>Ability to operate in a highly ambiguous and fast-paced environment</li>

<li>Superior verbal and written communication skills</li>

<li>Strong interest in technology</li>

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<h3>Preferred qualifications</h3>

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<li>Prior experience in a sales and/or customer-facing role at a high growth payments company</li>

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