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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 Startups - Core Grower team is a consultative sales team that is responsible for the growth and retention of the largest and fastest-growing Startup customers at Stripe. As an Account Executive, you'll identify new opportunities for our clients to get the most out of Stripe by understanding our clients' needs, execute scaled sales strategies to close upsells and renewals with existing Stripe customers, and drive end-to-end campaigns to increase adoption of Stripe products.
What you'll do
Responsibilities • Own contract renewals and lead commercial negotiations to increase and retain existing customer revenue and Stripe market share • Develop and implement full sales cycle strategies for driving product adoption, net new product sales, and client retention at scale among existing Stripe customers • Solve complex client needs and work across product, sales, risk, and operations teams to improve our product • Own the full sales cycle from lead to close for startups and small and medium businesses • 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 • Make sure that internal teams are set up for users' success by coordinating with other Stripe teams
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 • 5+ years of experience in a client-facing sales role • Ability to understand complex technical ecosystems and build great relationships with technical customers • Ability to drive and close upsell opportunities for additional Stripe products in long-term, consultative engagements • Problem-solving ability to manage complex pricing and cost considerations • 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 an ambiguous and fast-paced environment • Superior verbal and written communication skills Preferred
qualifications • Prior experience in a sales and customer-facing role at a high-growth technology company • Experience with Excel and SQL, or a willingness to learn 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 US base salary range for this role is $148,700 - $223,100. 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. Office locations Chicago Team Sales Job type Full time Apply for this role 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. Apply Now Stripe logo United States (English) Australia English Austria Deutsch English Belgium Nederlands Français Deutsch English Brazil Português English Bulgaria English Canada English Français Croatia English Italiano Cyprus English Czech Republic English Denmark English Estonia English Finland English Svenska France Français English Germany Deutsch English Gibraltar English Greece English Hong Kong English 简体中文 Hungary English India English Ireland English Italy Italiano English Japan 日本語 English Latvia English Liechtenstein Deutsch English Lithuania English Luxembourg Français Deutsch English Malaysia English 简体中文 Malta English Mexico Español English Netherlands Nederlands English New Zealand English Norway English Poland English Portugal Português English Romania English Singapore English 简体中文 Slovakia English Slovenia English Italiano Spain Español English Sweden Svenska English Switzerland Deutsch Français Italiano English Thailand ไทย English United Arab Emirates English United Kingdom English United States English Español 简体中文 Products & pricing Pricing Atlas Authorization Boost Billing Capital Checkout Climate Connect Crypto Data Pipeline Elements Financial Connections Identity Invoicing Issuing Link Managed Payments Payment links Payments Payouts Radar Revenue Recognition Stripe Sigma Tax Terminal Treasury Solutions Enterprises Startups Agentic commerce Crypto Ecommerce Embedded finance Finance automation Global businesses In-app payments Marketplaces Platforms SaaS AI companies Creator economy Hospitality, travel, and leisure Insurance Media and entertainment Nonprofits Public sector Retail Integrations & custom solutions Stripe App Marketplace Stripe Partner ecosystem Professional services Developers Documentation API reference API status API changelog Libraries and SDKs Developer blog Resources Guides Customer stories Blog Sessions annual conference Privacy & terms Prohibited & restricted businesses Licenses Sitemap Cookie settings Your privacy choices Coverage transparency More resources Company Product roadmap Jobs Newsroom Stripe Press Contact sales Support Get support Managed support plans CA residents: +1 888 926 2289 Sign in © 2026 Stripe, LLC
Location
Chicago, IL
Total raised
$82.2M
Last stage
Series B
Investors
No applications, no recruiter spam. Just the intro.
A few questions to make sure this role is the right shape for you. Two minutes.
I write the intro, send it to the founder, and handle the back-and-forth.
If they’re a yes, I book the chat. You show up — that’s the whole job-hunt.