Account Executive, DACH, Commercial (Existing Business)

Stripe; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 133,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Bonus/commissions

Retirement plans

Health benefits

Wellness stipend

Job summary

Stripe is seeking an Account Executive (Existing Business) to deepen partnerships with the fastest‑growing companies in EMEA by demonstrating how Stripe’s payments infrastructure can be a competitive advantage.

You will own a named account list, manage renewals, build executive relationships, and lead cross‑functional workshops with Engineering, Product and Finance to drive multi‑product adoption and revenue growth.

Qualifications

• Fluent in German and proven sales experience.
• Experience moving sales processes forward by leading complex, multi‑party deals.
• Ability to operate in ambiguous, fast‑paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage a named account list and develop territory plans.
• Own renewal and retention strategy for your territory.
• Build and maintain relationships with C‑level executives.
• Lead cross‑functional product workshops with Engineering, Product and Finance.
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams to deliver value and drive activation.
• Contribute to shaping our Commercial strategy and scalable engagement models.
• Grow wallet share and multi‑product adoption within named accounts.
• Lead and contribute to team projects to refine the sales process.
• Engage with internal Product and Engineering teams to influence market strategy.

Skills

Fluent in German

7+ years sales experience

Lead complex deals

Strong communication

Job description

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 Commercial Grower team works with the most ambitious and fastest growing companies in the Commercial segment. Our Commercial segment includes businesses typically processing $20M–$50M in annual payment volume. Stripe’s payments and financial infrastructure unlocks new revenue streams and growth opportunities for these businesses. The Commercial Grower team supports our users to increase their domestic presence whilst expanding into new territories and unlocking new revenue streams.

What you’ll do

As an Account Executive (Existing Business), you will deepen and expand partnerships between Stripe and the most innovative and fastest-growing companies in EMEA by helping them to understand how Stripe’s online commerce infrastructure can make payments a competitive advantage for their businesses.

Responsibilities

• Directly manage and nurture a named account list and develop territory and account plans for winning and expanding business with the Commercial segment.
• Own the renewal and retention strategy for your territory, proactively identifying and mitigating churn risk.
• Build and maintain key relationships with C-level executives, while orchestrating the right executive touch points as well.
• Work with company leaders from multiple functions (e.g., Engineering, Product, and Finance) to lead complex product workshops and financial analyses
• Orchestrate cross-functional teams including Solutions Architects, Customer Success, and Product Specialists to deliver technical value and drive activation
• Contribute to shaping our Commercial strategy and building repeatable processes and scaled engagement models.
• Develop strategies for growing wallet share, driving multi-product adoption, and defending/expanding existing revenue for your named account list.
• Lead and contribute to team projects to develop and refine our sales process
• Engage with internal Product and Engineering teams to help drive product and DACH market strategy.

Who you are

You are a top class salesperson and relationship manager capable of engaging in business and technical conversations at multiple levels of the organization, including the CTO, COO, and CFO. You are used to building value in competitive situations and enjoy working on products that require deep product understanding, combined with technical knowledge. A positive attitude and tireless work ethic when encountering blockers to success, whether external or internal. You are naturally curious and analytical and enjoy digging into business models and helping customers quantify their investment decisions.

Minimum Requirements

• Fluent in German
• 7+ years of sales experience, preferably selling a technical product, with a track record of top performance
• Experience moving sales processes forward from inception to close by leading complex, multi-party sales in a highly consultative manner, understanding strategies and applying value proposition
• Ability to operate in a highly ambiguous and fast-paced environment
• Great listening skills and ability to quickly become a trusted resource for decision-makers across technology and finance orgs within software companies
• Proven ability to lead complex negotiations involving bespoke commercial agreements and cost models
• Superior verbal and written communication skills
• Highly curious with a 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

In-office expectations

Office-assigned Stripes in most of our locations are currently expected to spend at least 50% of the time in a given month in their local office or with users. This expectation may vary depending on role, team and location. For example, Stripes in Stripe Delivery Center roles in Mexico City, Mexico, Bengaluru, India, and Dublin, Ireland work 100% from the office. Also, some teams have greater in-office attendance requirements, to appropriately support our users and workflows, which the hiring manager will discuss. This approach helps strike a balance between bringing people together for in-person collaboration and learning from each other, while supporting flexibility when possible.

Pay and benefits

The annual salary range for this role in the primary location is €133,300 - €199,900. 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.

We look forward to hearing from you.

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.