Account Executive, SMB (Grower)
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Work type
- Full Time · On-site
- Posted
- 2026-08-20
Job description
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/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 a well-rounded strategic seller who can build strong relationships with Stripe’s clients and manage high velocity deal cycles. If you’re hungry, smart, persistent, and a great teammate, we want to hear from you!
Minimum requirements
2+ 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
Analytical 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 a highly ambiguous and fast-paced environment
Superior verbal and written communication skills
Preferred qualifications
Prior experience in a sales and/or 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.