Account Executive, Enterprise - New Business

The Financial Stack Organization; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 148,000 - 224,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dynamic Account Executive to drive growth by building relationships with enterprise clients. In this pivotal role, you will manage the entire sales cycle, from prospecting to closing, and collaborate with various teams to develop tailored solutions. If you are a motivated and resilient salesperson with a passion for technology and a knack for navigating complex negotiations, this is your chance to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment. Join a forward-thinking company that values diverse perspectives and encourages innovation.

Benefits

Equity

Company Bonus

Sales Commissions

Retirement Plans

Health Benefits

Wellness Stipends

Qualifications

• 8+ years of sales experience, preferably in technology.
• Strong presentation and negotiation skills with stakeholders.
• Ability to understand complex business problems.

Responsibilities

• Develop account plans and own a named account list.
• Lead the full sales cycle from prospecting to closing.
• Engage with cross-functional teams to drive strategy.

Skills

Sales Experience

Negotiation Skills

Presentation Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Technical Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

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.

What you'll do:

As an Account Executive, Enterprise at Stripe, you will drive Stripe’s future growth engine by building new relationships with prospective companies, turning them into happy Stripe users.

Responsibilities

• Own a named account list and develop account plans for winning business with digital native and enterprise companies.
• Develop outbound strategies to create and nurture opportunities.
• Own the full sales cycle from prospecting to close, to go live.
• Own and lead commercial negotiations to increase and retain customer revenue and Stripe market share.
• Develop relationships with executive stakeholders at prospective users.
• Work with company leaders from multiple functions (e.g., Engineering, Product, and Finance) to lead complex product workshops and develop financial analyses.
• Lead and contribute to team projects to develop and refine our sales process.
• Engage with cross-functional teams (Partners, Post Sales, Product, and Engineering) to help drive and iterate Stripe’s strategy.

Who you are

You are an adept salesperson, capable of selling value into prospective customers, 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/or 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 businesses 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, resilient, and a great teammate, we want to hear from you!

Minimum Requirements

• 8+ years of sales experience, preferably at a technology company, with a track record of top performance.
• Used to driving high activity with a goal of building and executing a healthy pipeline of qualified deals to close.
• Ability to understand complex business problems companies face today, and craft solutions across multiple products.
• Ability to develop and execute account plans spanning multiple business units across complex organizations.
• Strong presentation skills, particularly for in-person meetings with multiple stakeholders.
• 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.

Preferred requirements

• Prior experience at a growth stage Internet/Software company.
• Experience in fintech/payments is a plus, but not prerequisite.

Office-assigned Stripes spend at least 50% of the time in a given month in their local office or with users. This hits a balance between bringing people together for in-person collaboration and learning from each other, while supporting flexibility about how to do this in a way that makes sense for individuals and their teams.

The annual salary range for this role in the primary location is £148,800 - £223,200. This range may change if you are hired in another location. For sales roles, the range provided is the role’s On Target Earnings (“OTE”) range, meaning that the range includes both the sales commissions/sales bonuses target and annual base salary for the role. This salary range may be inclusive of several career levels at Stripe and will be narrowed during the interview process based on a number of factors, including the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and specific location. Applicants interested in this role and who are not located in the primary location may request the annual salary range for their location during the interview process.

Specific benefits and details about what compensation is included in the salary range listed above will vary depending on the applicant’s location and can be discussed in more detail during the interview process. Benefits/additional compensation for this role may include: equity, company bonus or sales commissions/bonuses; retirement plans; health benefits; and wellness stipends.

At Stripe, we're looking for people with passion, grit, and integrity. You're encouraged to apply even if your experience doesn't precisely match the job description. Your skills and passion will stand out—and set you apart—especially if your career has taken some extraordinary twists and turns. At Stripe, we welcome diverse perspectives and people who think rigorously and aren't afraid to challenge assumptions. Join us.