Account Executive, Mid Market (Hunter)
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# Account Executive, Mid Market (Hunter)
## 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 net 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 team is a high-velocity sales team focused on acquiring new, under-penetrated mid-market customers. As an Account Executive on the Commercial Hunter sales team, you'll be responsible for sourcing and closing net new business, executing outbound sales strategies, and running end-to-end sales cycles to bring new customers onto Stripe. You'll play a critical role in expanding Stripe's reach by identifying high-potential prospects and converting them into long-term users of our platform.
## What you'll do
As a Account Executive, Commercial Hunter you will play an instrumental role in fueling Stripe's growth by acquiring net new mid-market customers. In this role, you will also help build out a new team and go-to-market (GTM) motion at Stripe.
### Responsibilities
• Identify high-potential prospective users and use effective prospecting strategies to generate leads that drive net-new revenue growth in your territory
• Develop and implement scaled sales strategies for acquiring new customers and driving adoption of Stripe's products across new accounts
• Identify and understand users' pain points to propose Stripe solutions and own the full sales cycle, from business case development to close
• Work cross-functionally to solve user pain points and improve our product to better serve new customer needs
## Who you are
We're looking for a high performing, well-rounded seller who can manage high velocity deal cycles, enjoys building and has demonstrated success dealing with ambiguity and operating in a high-growth environment. If you're hungry, persistent and willing to roll up your sleeves to build the plane while we're flying it, we want to hear from you!
### Minimum requirements
• 5+ years full sales cycle/closing experience with net new business accounts
• Ability to understand technical requirements and craft solutions across multiple technology products
• Ability to perform quantitative analysis and independently manage pricing negotiations
• Strong operational acumen and ability to manage and prioritize a book of 100 accounts
• Ability and motivation to operate in a highly ambiguous and fast-paced environment
• Superior verbal and written communication skills
• You will be required to work from the Chicago office three (3) days per week
### Preferred qualifications
• Prior experience in a sales and/or customer-facing role at a high growth payments company
## Additional Information
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.
The annual US base salary range for this role is $190,600 - $285,800. 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.
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.
