Account Executive, Product Sales (Link)

Stripe; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Payments Product Specialist Account Executive to drive growth in their payment offerings. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop deep product knowledge and lead strategic discussions with clients. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in sales and a passion for technology, enabling them to thrive in a fast-paced environment. If you're a self-starter with excellent communication skills and a knack for building relationships, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact in the world of payments.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of client-facing experience in technology or payments.
• Ability to present to senior leaders and build strong relationships.

Responsibilities

• Drive revenue and new client acquisition in a product sales role.
• Lead discussions with existing and prospective customers.

Skills

Sales Expertise

Product Knowledge

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Client Relationship Management

Job description

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

Stripe's Global Sales Team is at the forefront of driving revenue and growth. As trusted business partners, our goal is to help users understand Stripe products and integrate them with ease so they can concentrate on what's most important to them: their business. We're known for our product expertise, rigorous thinking, and user-first approach to problem solving. Within Stripe, Sales proudly serves as a critical source of user feedback and market intelligence, with direct influence on Stripe’s product roadmap and growth strategy.

Our Global Sales team is hiring a Link Product Specialist Account Executive. Payments are at the core of Stripe’s business. In a global business environment, payments are complex and require deep enterprise knowledge to drive strategic conversations with our users. This Account Executive will drive conversion and cost optimization sales conversations covering Link, including Instant Bank Payments and Financial Connections.

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.

What you’ll do

As a Payments Product Specialist at Stripe, you will use your sales and product expertise to help drive growth of Stripe’s payment offerings with both new and existing customers. You will collaborate with product, engineering and marketing teams to develop deep product and industry knowledge and drive strategic deals. You will be instrumental in leading in-depth product discussions with existing and prospective customers – and building and executing against our go-to-market strategy for new products.

You’re a natural people person who is as comfortable working with clients as with internal stakeholders (including executives). You are used to building value in competitive situations and enjoy working on products that require deep product understanding, combined with technical knowledge. You’re excited to become an expert and to share your knowledge. You’re an energized and organized self-starter. You’re highly analytical and you have a track record for improving the processes and organizations around you.

Responsibilities

• In a product sales role, you’ll be accountable for driving revenue, increasing attach rates, and new client acquisition at high rates of growth.
• Lead discussions with our largest existing and prospective customers
• Contribute to the development of go-to-market playbooks alongside product, marketing, sales, and technical services stakeholders
• Work collaboratively and cross-functionally across the organization to help shape Stripe’s products and solutions to meet customer needs
• Serve as both an internal and customer-facing expert on Stripe’s Payment Products including Link, Instant Bank Payments and Financial Connections
• Gather and build on Stripe’s wide-ranging payments expertise to create product narratives supported by rigorous analysis

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.

Minimum requirements

• At least 7+ years of client facing experience at a leading technology, payments or management consulting firm
• Experience presenting to senior business leaders
• A proven ability to build strong collaborative working relationships with business partners
• The ability to deal effectively with ambiguity and thrive in an unstructured, fast-moving environment
• A proven ability to be a self-starter capable of driving business results without significant supervision
• An enthusiastic “roll up your sleeves” mentality
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills