Account Executive, Platforms (Grower) - German Speaking

Account Executive, Platforms (Grower) - German Speaking at Stripe, Berlin, Germany
As an Account Executive on Stripe’s Platforms team, you will be the catalyst that expands the GDP of the internet by connecting high‑growth German‑language SaaS, marketplace, and fintech companies to Stripe’s unified payments and financial‑infrastructure suite. This role sits at the intersection of sales strategy and product adoption, giving you ownership of the full sales cycle—from prospecting and solution design to negotiation and post‑sale expansion. Your success directly fuels Stripe’s mission to increase the global economy’s efficiency, while positioning you as a trusted advisor in one of Europe’s most dynamic tech ecosystems. With a clear path to senior leadership, you will scale your impact from individual accounts to regional revenue leadership, unlocking rapid career growth in a fast‑moving, data‑driven organization.

Key Responsibilities & Skills
- **Identify and qualify** high‑potential German‑speaking platform businesses, leveraging market intelligence and Stripe’s data‑centric prospecting tools.
- **Design and present** tailored end‑to‑end payment solutions that address complex revenue models, compliance requirements, and cross‑border challenges.
- **Drive the full sales cycle**, managing pipeline, forecasting, and contract negotiations to consistently exceed quarterly targets.
- **Collaborate with Product, Engineering, and Customer Success** to ensure seamless onboarding, integration, and ongoing value realization for clients.
- **Build long‑term relationships** with C‑level stakeholders, becoming the go‑to partner for strategic growth initiatives and upsell opportunities.
- **Utilize CRM and analytics platforms** (Salesforce, Tableau, Looker) to track performance, surface insights, and refine outreach strategies.
- **Mentor junior teammates** and contribute to best‑practice sharing within the Berlin sales hub.

The ideal candidate combines deep knowledge of payments, platform economics, and the German tech market with strong consultative selling, negotiation, and communication skills. Fluency in German and English, a data‑driven mindset, and the ability to thrive in a collaborative, high‑velocity environment are essential.

Why Join & Benefits
Stripe’s culture celebrates curiosity, impact, and inclusion—values that empower you to experiment, iterate, and own outcomes that matter to millions of businesses worldwide. In Berlin, you’ll join a vibrant, multicultural team that’s shaping the future of digital commerce across Europe, with access to world‑class mentorship, continuous learning programs, and internal mobility pathways that accelerate your progression to senior leadership or specialist roles. As the payments landscape evolves with open banking, embedded finance, and AI‑driven fraud prevention, your expertise will be at the forefront of industry transformation. Join Stripe to amplify your career while helping the internet’s economy grow—one platform at a time.