Account Executive, Strategics

Stripe; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 284,000 - 425,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Bonus or commissions

401(k)

Job summary

Stripe is seeking an Enterprise Account Executive to manage strategic accounts in the Chicago area, driving long‑term sales strategies and expanding Stripe’s footprint within existing customers.

The role requires deep enterprise sales experience, the ability to align technical and business requirements with product teams, and a proven track record in negotiations. Hybrid work options apply, with in‑office and remote flexibility to fit market needs.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of sales experience with enterprise customers.
• Ability to understand technical requirements and craft solutions across multiple products.
• Ability to develop and execute account plans across complex orgs.
• Proven ability to lead complex negotiations and bespoke commercial agreements.

Responsibilities

• Work with strategic Stripe customers to develop and execute long-term sales strategies to expand Stripe’s revenue.
• Expand business with high-growth technology companies.
• Develop outbound strategies to create and nurture opportunities.
• Drive deal strategy and commercial negotiations for large, complex renewals.
• Develop relationships with executive stakeholders within your book of business.
• Account mapping and coordinating meetings with external stakeholders to expand relationships.
• Lead and contribute to team projects to refine our sales process and Stripe sales culture.

Skills

Enterprise sales

Sales strategy

Account planning

Negotiation

Presentation skills

Stakeholder management

Technical aptitude

Ambiguity tolerance

Tech industry knowledge

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.

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.

What you’ll do

As an Enterprise Account Executive covering strategic accounts, you’ll manage existing relationships and identify new opportunities to expand Stripe’s footprint within existing accounts. Specifically, we’re looking for someone who can execute on long‑term sales strategies, engage with internal and external stakeholders, align on technical and business requirements with product teams, build value in competitive situations, lead commercial negotiations, and close deals.

Responsibilities

• Work strategic Stripe customers to develop and execute long‑term sales strategies to expand Stripe’s revenue
• Expand business with high growth technology companies
• Develop outbound strategies to create and nurture opportunities
• Drive deal strategy and commercial negotiations for large, complex renewals
• Develop relationships with executive stakeholders within your book of business
• Be responsible for account mapping and coordinating effective meetings with the appropriate external stakeholders expanding the customer relationship
• Lead and contribute to team projects to develop and refine our sales process and help shape the Stripe sales culture

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.

Minimum Requirements

• 15+ years of sales experience, preferably selling a highly technical product to enterprise customers, with a track record of top performance
• Ability to understand technical requirements and craft solutions across multiple products
• Ability to develop and execute account plans spanning multiple business units across complex organizations
• A knack for working well with a wide range of people, both internally and externally
• Strong presentation skills, particularly for in‑person meetings with multiple stakeholders
• Proven ability to lead complex negotiations involving bespoke commercial agreement
• Ability to operate in a highly ambiguous and fast‑paced environment
• Strong interest in technology and a deep understanding of the space

Hybrid work at Stripe

This role is available either in an office or a remote location (35+ miles or 56+ km from a Stripe office).

In‑office expectations

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.

Working remotely at Stripe

A remote location is defined as being 35 miles (56 kilometers) or more from one of our offices. While you would be welcome to come into the office for team/business meetings, on‑sites, meet‑ups, and events, our expectation is you would regularly work from home rather than a Stripe office. Stripe does not cover the cost of relocating to a remote location. We encourage you to apply for roles that match the location where you currently live or plan to live.

Pay and benefits

The annual US base salary range for this role is $283,600 - $425,400. 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 location. Applicants interested in this role and who are not located in the US may request the annual salary range for their location during the interview process.

Additional benefits for this role may include: equity, company bonus or sales commissions/bonuses; 401(k) plan; medical, dental, and vision 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.

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The application window will remain open for 100 days after the Job Post is published. However, this opportunity will remain open based on the needs of the business, which may cause the application window to close before or after the 100‑day mark.