Sales Manager, Platforms - UK

About this role

Lead Stripe’s UK Platform Sales team, expanding payments-as-a-service with global enterprise SaaS platforms. The role combines team leadership and revenue ownership with strategic deal execution and cross-functional work to shape go-to-market programs and product direction.

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

Platform Sales team, leading Existing Business Platform Account Executives.

What you'll do

• Lead and develop a team of Platform Account Executives focused on enterprise SaaS platforms.
• Own revenue growth and expand Stripe’s footprint with strategic partners in the UK.
• Set deal strategy and improve pipeline health, conversion, win rates, and margin preservation.
• Lead executive relationships for major strategic opportunities.
• Partner cross-functionally to inform product direction and improve sales and forecasting practices.
• Hire, onboard, and coach a high-performance sales team; build scalable sales processes and programs.
• Measure GTM campaigns and recommend actions based on results.

What we're looking for

• 8–10+ years of enterprise closing sales experience.
• 5+ years of people management experience.
• Ability to hire, coach, and motivate a high-performance sales team.
• Ability to explain complex technical concepts in business terms.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills.

Nice to have

• Experience in financial services, payments, or with card networks.
• Comfort working autonomously in fast-paced environments and creating structure.
• Experience managing strategic cross-functional projects.
• Strong stakeholder collaboration skills.

Benefits

• Equity may be included.
• Company bonus or sales commissions/bonuses may be included.
• Retirement plans, health benefits, and wellness stipends may be included.