Account Executive - SMB Hunter (French - speaking)

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 SMB Team is at the forefront of driving revenue and growth. As trusted business partners, our goal is to help users understand Stripe products and integrate them with ease so they can concentrate on what’s most important to them: their business. We’re known for our product expertise, rigorous thinking, and user-first approach to problem solving. Within Stripe, Sales proudly serves as a critical source of user feedback and market intelligence, with direct influence on Stripe’s product roadmap and growth strategy. The Velocity Team is very international and diverse. Apart from Stripes Operating Principles, the team's guiding principles are fun and collaboration. We are looking for a team member who is open to sharing knowledge across teams and open to learn from each other - Always stay curious. What you’ll do As an Account Executive, you will drive Stripe’s future growth engine by building relationships with prospective clients and turning them into satisfied Stripe users. You'll manage a named account list, serving as the main point of contact for many new and growing businesses interested in Stripe. You will also be responsible for generating your own outbound leads. You’ll handle the full sales cycle, including onboarding new users. You're an energetic and organized self-starter; you understand the sales process, can build relationships with the right decision-makers, and can succinctly define and communicate the specific benefits of Stripe that are appropriate for each user. Responsibilities Acquire new business for Stripe Build and manage a sales pipeline Own the full sales cycle from lead generation to closing, onboarding, and activation for businesses Generate your own leads through cold calling, blitzing, research, networking, and driving your territory Manage leads qualified by our inbound and outbound sales development representatives Ensure that every potential Stripe user has a positive experience with every interaction, regardless of deal size Identify and understand users’ pain points in order to propose effective Stripe solutions Coordinate with other Stripe teams to ensure that internal resources are set up for users’ success 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 7 years of full-time experience in the solution sales field, with successfully closed and onboarded deals Experience in sales with fast-growing and mid-sized businesses Ability to understand the Stripe API and build strong relationships with highly technical customers Ability to operate in a highly ambiguous and fast-paced environment High professional fluency in French and English Open to traveling and attending events Preferred requirements Strong interest and knowledge in technology, payments landscape and products