138K–208K EUR / year
Account Executive, Startups DACH
SalesOn-site — Berlin, DE
Published on 2026-10-16
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About this role
The Account Executive on the Funded Startups team will establish partnerships with innovative founders of funded startups in the DACH region. This role involves managing the sales cycle, developing strategies for product adoption, and increasing Stripe's market presence among high-potential startups.
About the company
Stripe provides payment infrastructure and financial tools that help businesses accept payments, manage subscriptions, and move money globally. It serves startups through large enterprises with APIs for online and in-person commerce.
The team
Funded Startups team
What you'll do
- Identify high-potential prospective startups
- Own the full sales cycle from lead to close
- Develop strategies for product adoption and client retention
- Represent Stripe in the local startup ecosystem
- Generate leads through cold calling and networking
- Coordinate with internal teams for user success
What we're looking for
- 5+ years of experience in a closing sales role
- Track record of overachieving sales targets
- Analytical ability to manage complex sales cycles
- Ability to build relationships with technical customers
- Experience managing projects with cross-functional teams
Nice to have
- Prior experience in payments
- Experience in a high growth technology company
- Background in the startup ecosystem
- Interest in business models and monetization