Account Executive, Manager – Key Accounts

Stripe

Key Accounts Manager at Stripe managing strategic user relationships and driving growth through partner retention and cross-selling. Seeking a leader with extensive business development experience.

Posted 5/1/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and manage a portfolio of key accounts end-to-end, serving as the primary relationship lead across business, technical, and executive stakeholders
Serve as a senior Stripe leader for a team of AE’s and executive sponsor for key customer and partner relationships across AMER, engaging C-suite stakeholders at Stripe's most strategic accounts.
Develop and execute tailored partnership strategies and joint business plans that drive mutual growth, deepen product integration, and expand Stripe's footprint across each partner's platform
Drive revenue growth through partner retention, strategic account planning, cross-selling Stripe's product portfolio, and identifying new use cases within existing partnerships
Lead complex, multi-product commercial negotiations, structuring deals that align partner incentives with Stripe's growth objectives
Own the operational rhythm of your business — including pipeline forecasting, internal reporting, and cross-functional communications to keep stakeholders aligned and deals moving.
Build trusted, consultative relationships with senior stakeholders at partner organizations, including product, engineering, finance, and executive leadership
Partner closely with Stripe's Product and Engineering teams to surface partner needs, influence the roadmap.
Develop and deliver compelling business reviews, partnership proposals, and executive-level narratives that clearly articulate the value of the Stripe partnership
Effectively work cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Legal, Finance, and Solutions Engineering to execute on partnership initiatives and resolve partner needs at pace
Contribute to Stripe's broader partnerships strategy by sharing market insights, identifying trends, and helping refine our approach to the platform ecosystem

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of experience managing business development teams and technical solutions selling in a high-growth internet, software, technology, or payments company
Demonstrated experience managing sales teams, complex strategic partnerships or accounts with significant scope
Strong understanding of APIs, platform ecosystems, channel partnerships, and solutions-oriented selling
Demonstrated quantitative and analytical skills, with a data-driven approach to pipeline management, forecasting, and measuring partnership impact
Proven ability to build and develop deep, consultative relationships with external partners and internal cross-functional stakeholders at all levels
Prior experience in the payments industry, financial infrastructure, or developer platforms
Track record of driving impact with Tier 1 accounts — including cross-sell, expansion, and joint GTM execution
Proven ability to ruthlessly prioritize across partner needs, commercial opportunities, and internal resources
Excellent communicator at every level — equally effective in a product deep-dive with engineers and a strategic discussion with a C-suite executive
Thrives in ambiguity, adept at creating structure and clarity where little exists, and consistently delivers with excellence
Naturally curious — always asking "what's next?" and anticipating partner needs before they surface
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment where priorities evolve and speed matters
True team player. Always.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Remote work options

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Hard Skills & Tools

business developmenttechnical solutions sellingpipeline managementforecastingAPIsplatform ecosystemschannel partnershipsquantitative skillsanalytical skillscross-selling

Soft Skills

relationship buildingconsultative sellingcommunicationprioritizationadaptabilityteam playerstrategic thinkingproblem-solvingcuriosityexecutive engagement