Account Executive, SMB Hunter (DACH)

Stripe
Dublin, Ireland

Who this role is best for

Geared toward strategic sellers comfortable with high-velocity deal cycles, this role favors candidates with technical acumen and multilingual fluency in English and German, targeting SMB customers in the DACH region.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with experience in high-growth tech sales and a track record of top performance in fast-paced environments
    — “Ability to operate in a highly ambiguous and fast-paced environment”
  • Professionals who can manage cross-functional teams and coordinate internal resources for client success
    — “Experience managing projects with input from cross-functional teams”
  • Individuals with strong communication skills and a focus on building long-term client relationships
    — “Build strong relationships with Stripe’s clients and manage high-velocity deal cycles”

Things to consider

  • Candidates must be fluent in both English and German, with proficiency in both written and spoken forms
    — “Professional fluency in English and German (both written and spoken)”

How to stand out

  • Demonstrate your ability to identify and address client pain points with tailored solutions
    — “Identify and understand users’ pain points to propose Stripe solutions”
  • Showcase your cold calling and lead generation skills with specific metrics or outcomes
    — “Generate your own leads through cold calling, blitzing, research, networking, and driving your territory”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Identify high-potential prospective users from inbound leads and outbound prospecting
  • Own the full sales cycle from lead to close for SMBs
Typical background
2+ years of closing sales experience with a track record of top performance

Skills & requirements

Required

SalesCustomer AcquisitionProduct AdoptionComplex Client NeedsCold CallingNetworkingProject Management

Preferred

High Growth Technology Company Experience

Stack & domain

SalesCommunicationProblem-solvingCustomer AcquisitionProduct Adoption

About the role

Original posting from Stripe

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 Startup and 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 Startup and 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

2+ years of closing sales experience with a track record of top performance

Professional fluency in English and German (both written and spoken)

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

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience in a sales role at a high growth technology company

Source: Stripe careers

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