Account Executive, Platforms (French Speaking)

We are seeking an experienced Account Executive to join our Platform Sales team in Dublin. As an Account Executive, you will be responsible for managing and elevating relationships with a named account list of software platforms, identifying new growth opportunities, and helping them 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 and expanding business with upper middle market and enterprise SaaS Platform companies
• Build and maintain key relationships with C-level executives, while orchestrating the right executive touch points as needed
• Own the full sales cycle from lead to close for upper middle market and enterprise companies
• Work with company leaders from multiple functions (e.g., Engineering, Product, and Finance) to lead complex product workshops and financial analysis
• Craft and lead complex, bespoke commercial & contractual negotiations
• Contribute to shaping our platform partnership strategy and building repeatable processes and scaled engagement models
• Lead and contribute to team projects to develop and refine our sales process
• Engage with Product and Engineering teams to help drive product strategy

Requirements:

• 5+ years of sales experience, preferably selling a technical product, with a track record of top performance
• Extensive experience directly selling a technology product or service, preferably at an API-first company, with a 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 understand how Stripe's solutions can address them
• Proven ability to lead complex negotiations involving bespoke commercial agreements
• Ability to operate in a highly ambiguous and fast-paced environment
• Strong interest in technology and a deep understanding of the space
• Excellent English and French

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and bonus structure
• Comprehensive health insurance
• Flexible work arrangements
• Professional development opportunities

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