Account Executive, SMB (New Business)
At a glance
Highlights
- Consultative SMB sales team
- High-velocity deal cycles
- Opportunity to shape global internet economy
Why this role might suit you
A seasoned sales professional with 5+ years of experience in technology‑focused prospecting and full‑cycle deals will thrive in Stripe’s fast‑paced, consultative SMB environment, leveraging strong relationship and analytical skills to drive growth.
Skills
About the role
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 SMB Account Executive team is a highly consultative sales team that is responsible for the acquisition and growth of Stripe’s largest and most promising SMB customers. As an Account Executive, you’ll identify new opportunities for prospects to get the most out of Stripe by quickly understanding our clients’ needs, execute scaled sales strategies to acquire new customers and drive product adoption.
What you’ll do
Responsibilities
Identify high-potential prospective users from inbound leads and outbound prospecting
Own the full sales cycle from lead to close for SMBs
Develop and implement full sales cycle strategies for driving new logo and product adoption
Solve complex client needs and work across product, sales, risk, and operations teams to improve our platform
Generate your own leads through cold calling, blitzing, research, networking, and driving your territory
Make every potential Stripe user happy with every interaction, regardless of deal size
Identify and understand users’ pain points to propose Stripe solutions
Set up users for success by coordinating internally with other Stripe teams
Who you are
We’re looking for a well-rounded strategic seller who can build strong relationships with Stripe’s clients and manage high-velocity deal cycles. If you’re smart, persistent, and a great teammate, we want to hear from you!
Minimum requirements
5+ years of sales or prospecting experience, preferably at a technology company, with a track record of top performance
Ability to understand complex technical ecosystems and build great relationships with technical customers
Analytical ability to manage complex sales cycles
Experience managing projects with input from cross-functional teams
A knack for working well with a wide range of stakeholders, both internally and externally
Ability and motivation to operate in a highly ambiguous and fast-paced environment
Superior verbal and written communication skills
Proven ability to meet or exceed sales targets
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