Account Executive, Startup Platforms (Grower)

Stripe
Chicago, IL

In the 12 months to 30 Jun 2026, Stripe filed 2 H-1B positions titled "Account Executive". Source: U.S. Department of Labor, LCA disclosure data. A record of filings already made, not a commitment to sponsor.

Who this role is best for

Aimed at experienced sales professionals with B2B technology background who thrive in collaborative, consultative environments.

Best fit for

  • Experienced B2B sales professionals with a background in technology and a track record of managing enterprise accounts
    — “manage and elevate relationships with a named account list while identifying new growth opportunities”
  • Candidates who excel in building long-term relationships with C-level executives and leading complex, multi-party sales processes
    — “experience building and maintaining relationships with C-level executives (CTO, COO, CFO)”
  • Individuals comfortable with cross-functional collaboration and shaping product strategies through sales insights
    — “collaborate with leaders across various functions (such as Engineering, Product, and Finance)”

Things to consider

  • This role demands a significant time commitment to full sales cycles and account management in Chicago
    — “Own the complete sales cycle, from lead generation to closing sales”
  • The candidate must be prepared to engage in both technical and business-level conversations with executives
    — “engage in business-level and technical conversations at multiple levels of the organization”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your experience in managing named accounts and developing scalable engagement models
    — “manage and cultivate a named account list while crafting comprehensive account plans”
  • Showcase your analytical skills in helping clients quantify investment decisions
    — “helping customers quantify their investment decisions”
  • Demonstrate your experience in creating outbound strategies for new business development
    — “Develop outbound strategies to create and nurture new business opportunities”
  • Include examples of shaping product strategy through sales insights and workshops
    — “engage with Product and Engineering teams to shape and drive product strategy”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Company

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What success looks like

  • Named account list management
  • Comprehensive account plans
  • Executive touchpoints
Typical background
Sales experienceTechnical knowledgeAnalytical skills

Skills & requirements

Required

Sales Cycle ManagementComplex Product Workshops And Financial AnalysesExecutive Relationship ManagementBusiness-level And Technical ConversationsProspecting

Preferred

Experience In B2B Software PlatformsProduct And Engineering Collaboration

Stack & domain

SalesRelationship ManagementBusiness-level And Technical ConversationsProduct WorkshopsFinancial AnalysesAdept SalespersonRelationship ManagerAnalyticalProspectingConsultative Manner

About the role

Original posting from Stripe

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 Velocity 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. You will work with the next wave of startup platforms already using Stripe.

As a key member of the Stripe Platforms team, you will manage and elevate relationships with a named account list while identifying new growth opportunities and ways Stripe can exceed expectations. 

What you'll do

As an Account Executive (Existing Business), 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

Directly manage and cultivate a named account list while crafting comprehensive account plans aimed at winning and expanding business with upper middle market and enterprise companies.

Build and sustain key relationships with C-level executives, ensuring the orchestration of appropriate executive touchpoints.

Contribute to the development of our platform partnership strategy by establishing repeatable processes and scalable engagement models.

Develop outbound strategies to create and nurture new business opportunities.

Own the complete sales cycle, from lead generation to closing sales with upper middle market and enterprise clients.

Coordinate and support the implementation of sold platforms and facilitate their effective utilization of Stripe products.

Foster relationships with executive stakeholders at both new and existing clients.

Collaborate with leaders across various functions (such as Engineering, Product, and Finance) to conduct complex product workshops and financial analyses.

Lead and contribute to team initiatives aimed at developing and refining our sales process.

Engage with Product and Engineering teams to shape and drive product strategy.

Who you are

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.

You are an adept salesperson and relationship manager capable of engaging in business-level and technical conversations at multiple levels of the organization, including the CTO, COO, and CFO. 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 

At least 3 years of sales or prospecting experience, ideally within a technology company, with a consistent record of top performance.

Proven ability to manage a named account list and develop account plans for upper middle market and enterprise companies.

Experience building and maintaining relationships with C-level executives (CTO, COO, CFO).

Demonstrated ability to own and close a full sales cycle, from prospecting through to contract.

Strong analytical skills with experience helping customers model and quantify business investment decisions.

Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Product, and Finance to lead complex product workshops and financial analyses.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Source: Stripe careers

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