Senior Named Account Executive - DACH

Stripe

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 Platform Sales team works with B2B Software Platforms to help them facilitate payments for their users using our Stripe Connect product. Software Platforms, also known as B2B Indirect, are software platform businesses who serve other businesses. Platforms already using Stripe include Shopify, Lightspeed and Mindbody. As a key member of the Stripe Platforms team, you will manage and elevate relationships with a named account list while identifying new growth opportunities and ways Stripe can exceed expectations. This role will be dedicated to accounts located in France. WHAT YOU'LL DO As an Account Executive (New Business), you will create partnerships between Stripe and the most innovative and fastest-growing software platforms in the world 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 account plans for winning business with upper middle market and enterprise companies * Build and maintain key relationships with C-level executives, while orchestrating the right executive touch points as well * Contribute to shaping our platform partnership strategy and building repeatable processes and scaled engagement models * Develop outbound strategies to create and nurture opportunities * Own the full sales cycle from lead to close for upper middle market and enterprise companies * Develop relationships with executive stakeholders * Work with company leaders from multiple functions (e.g., Engineering, Product, and Finance) to lead complex product workshops and financial analyses * Lead and contribute to team projects to develop and refine our sales process * Engage with Product and Engineering teams to help drive product strategy WHO YOU ARE You are an adept salesperson and relationship manager capable of engaging in business-level and technical conversations at multiple levels of the organization, including the CTO, COO, and CFO. You have experience working with upper middle market and enterprise companies. You have an in-depth understanding of the buyer journey and can lead a complex, multi-party sale in a highly consultative manner. You are used to building value in competitive situations and enjoy working on products that require deep product understanding, combined with technical knowledge. You are naturally analytical and enjoy digging into business models and helping users quantify their investment decisions. You get excited about prospecting, and are capable of independently leading a sales cycle from start to finish. Finally, you enjoy building – you like to actively participate in the development of our sales process, the articulation of our value proposition, and the creation of key tools and assets. If you're motivated, smart, persistent, and a great teammate, we want to hear from you! 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 * 10+ years of sales experience, preferably selling a technical product, with a track record of top performance * A proven track record of 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 * Great listening skills and ability to quickly become a trusted resource for decision-makers across technology and finance orgs within software companies * An ability to understand complex technical problems and how Stripe's solutions can address them * A positive attitude and tireless work ethic when encountering blockers to success, whether external or internal * Strong presentation skills * Proven ability to lead complex negotiations involving bespoke commercial agreements * Superior verbal and written communication skills * Ability to operate in a highly ambiguous and fast-paced environment * Strong interest in technology and a deep understanding of the space * Experience in or excitement in learning about financial technology infrastructure * Fastidious approach to CRM hygiene and experience utilizing thorough sales forecasting metrics on a weekly/quarterly basis and communicating them in a succinct manner PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS * Prior experience at a growth stage Internet/Software company * Experience in fintech/payments is a plus, but not a prerequisite

Stripe

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 Professional Services Sales team works with our most strategic users to help them accelerate growth and deepen their adoption of Stripe. This role leads strategic pre-sales conversations that shape the payments and financial infrastructure of leading enterprises—driving revenue growth through our professional services offerings. WHAT YOU'LL DO As a Services Account Executive, you will sell large Professional Services engagements to strategic clients and help drive Stripe's growth by building lasting relationships with prospective users. RESPONSIBILITIES * Own the end-to-end Professional Services sales cycle for enterprise accounts. * Partner with Account Executives on named account lists to develop plans that win and expand Professional Services business. * Drive forecasting accuracy and manage bookings to support the success of the Professional Services business. * Craft tailored proposals that connect Stripe's services and partner offerings to clients' desired business outcomes. * Advise senior leaders at customer organizations on building the business case for digital transformation. * Lead pre-sales workshops focused on strategy, discovery, and assessment. * Structure Professional Services deals and own contract and Statement of Work negotiations. * Engage with Stripe's Product and Engineering teams to influence product direction for large clients. * Collaborate with GTM partners to integrate complementary strategies and drive shared growth objectives. * Equip delivery teams with user insights to ensure delivery aligns with agreed business outcomes. 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 professional services sales experience at a technology company or consulting firm, with a track record of top performance. * Proven experience in pre-sales, selling sizable service engagements, and developing contracts and Statements of Work. * Demonstrated ability to lead large, transformational engagements involving disruptive technologies. * Ability to thrive in high-stakes environments with our largest customers, meeting objectives while managing competing priorities. * Strong capacity to understand complex business requirements and develop tailored solutions. * Ability to navigate ambiguity and turn it into strategic insights and opportunities. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS * Familiarity with sales cycles for SaaS products or technology platforms serving strategic enterprise customers. * Deep understanding of the buyer journey and proven ability to lead complex, multi-party sales in a consultative manner. * Experience working with upper middle market and enterprise companies. * Track record of driving cross-functional alignment across engineering, sales, support, product, marketing, and senior leadership to achieve growth targets. * Experience building and scaling GTM disciplines, including strategy development, process design, and operating models. * Background in a growth-stage internet or software company and/or the payments industry. * Familiarity with APIs and their role in digital solutions.

Airtable

Airtable is the no-code app platform that empowers people closest to the work to accelerate their most critical business processes. More than 500,000 organizations, including 80% of the Fortune 100, rely on Airtable to transform how work gets done. Since our EMEA launch in 2022, Airtable has established a strong regional footprint. From our new EMEA headquarters at Borough Yards in London to our growing teams across France and Germany, we're bringing Airtable closer to our customers and deepening our commitment to their success.  As we continue to scale, we are highly invested in what matters most - our people. We believe great products are built by great people, which is why we're looking for exceptional talent to help shape the future of Airtable. Each client has unique business needs and you will act as a trusted business advisor to understand their specific business pains and map them to Airtable solutions. You will work cross-functionally with our EMEA-based team of BDRs, Solutions Consulting, Services, Customer Success, Partnerships and Marketing to generate pipeline, map out solutions and ensure long-term success for new and existing customers.  WHAT YOU'LL DO * Own the full sales cycle for your book of business primary in France- prospect, develop, manage and close.  * Leverage MEDDICC and Command of the Message to effectively qualify deals, build champions and forecast accurately. * Educate current and prospective customers on the value proposition of Airtable’s Connected Applications Platform. * Partner with Customer Success Managers and other cross-functional teams our to grow and renew existing accounts. * Build relationships with senior stakeholders across all industries. * Coordinate resources throughout the sales cycle including legal, sales engineering, implementation specialists and sales leadership. WHO YOU ARE * 5+ years of quota-carrying SaaS sales experience. * 4+ years selling into the Enterprise segment. * Bilingual: Fluent in both English and French.  * Strong track-record of overachieving quota throughout your current tenure & career. * Passionate about generating your own pipeline opportunities and landing new logos. * AI Fluency: You operate with AI as a core part of how you work. * Closed and owned complex deals with named accounts (5000+ FTEs) . * Experience expanding initial use-cases across other teams and organizations within existing customers. * Comfortable managing and navigating a variety of high-level stakeholders with a track-record of building trusted relationships. * Trained in MEDDICC and/or Command of the Message. * Preferred to have: Examples of closing AI uses cases into production with customers.  WHAT WE OFFER  We believe great work starts with feeling supported, that’s why we’ve built a benefits package designed to help you thrive both inside and outside of work. * Compensation: Competitive €OTE (50 | 50 split) and RSU stocks * Internet: €45 per month to cover your home internet costs. * Health & Wellness: €185 per month Lifestyle Wallet to spend on your wellbeing, however works best for you. * Home Office: €970 one-off allowance to set up your home workspace when you join. * Parental Leave: A minimum of 16 weeks fully paid maternity or paternity leave, giving you the time and flexibility to focus on what matters most. * Healthcare: Top-tier private health cover through Alan Health Insurance. * Time Off: 25 days annual leave, plus RTT days.  At Airtable, we embrace diversity and strive to create a workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives. We strive for Airtable to be a pleasant and supportive place to work, and to attract and retain a diverse team of talented people.  We take great pride in holding everyone accountable for treating each other with dignity and respect.  Airtable is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a medical condition or disability which inhibits your ability to complete any part of the application process, please complete our Accommodations Request Form and let us know how we may assist you. #LI-Remote Please see our Privacy Notice for details regarding Airtable’s collection and use of personal data relating to the application and recruitment process by clicking here. For applicants that live in or have a link to Australia, please see this Privacy Collection Statement for details regarding Airtable's collection and use of personal data relating to the application and recruitment process. 🔒 Stay Safe from Job Scams All official Airtable communication will come from an @airtable.com email address. We will never ask you to share sensitive information or purchase equipment during the hiring process. If in doubt, contact us at hr@airtable.com. Learn more about avoiding job scams here.