Account Executive, SMB (Hunter)

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 The SMB team is a highly consultative sales team that is responsible for the growth of Stripe’s SMB customers within the region. We work with the most ambitious and fastest growing companies - Stripe’s payments and financial infrastructure unlocks new revenue streams and growth opportunities for their businesses. WHAT YOU’LL DO As an Account Executive, you’ll own the full sales cycle, from prospecting and closing to managing existing relationships and identifying new opportunities to expand Stripe’s footprint within existing accounts. Specifically, we’re looking for someone who can execute on sales strategies, engage with internal and external stakeholders, align on technical and business requirements with product teams, build value in competitive situations, lead commercial negotiations, and close deals. RESPONSIBILITIES * Work with existing SMB Stripe customers to develop and execute long-term sales strategies to expand Stripe’s revenue * Own the full sales cycle, from business case development, deal structuring and negotiating, to close and activation * Own a named account list and develop account plans for winning and expanding business with high growth technology companies * Develop outbound strategies to create and nurture opportunities * Drive deal strategy and commercial negotiations for large, complex renewals * Develop relationships with executive stakeholders within your book of business * Be responsible for account mapping and coordinating effective meetings with the appropriate external stakeholders expanding the customer relationship * Lead and contribute to team projects to develop and refine our sales process and help shape the Stripe sales culture 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 * 2+ years of sales experience, preferably selling a highly technical product, with a track record of top performance * Ability to understand technical requirements and craft solutions across multiple products * Ability to develop and execute account plans spanning multiple business units across complex organizations * A knack for working well with a wide range of people, both internally and externally * Strong presentation skills, particularly for in-person meetings with multiple stakeholders * Proven ability to lead complex negotiations involving bespoke commercial agreements * Ability to operate in a highly ambiguous and fast-paced environment * Strong interest in technology and a deep understanding of the space * Superior verbal and written communication skills in English  * Fluency in Spanish

YOUR JOB Are you a relentless deal hunter, energized by high-volume sales and driven by the thrill of competition? Does the challenge of closing contracts swiftly and securing the next big win keep you motivated? At DataGuard, you’ll be at the forefront of our hyper-growth journey, driving success with your sales expertise, determination, and collaborative spirit. With target accelerators, dynamic deal multipliers, and strong existing logos to support your success, the stage is set—join us now and make your mark! WE PROTECT THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE DATA We are a fast-growing security and compliance tech company with a clear purpose: we protect the people behind the data. With over 200 team members worldwide and with offices in Munich, Berlin, London, Vienna and Stockholm, we help more than 4,000 global customers get certified fast and build a strong and scalable risk posture. With AI-powered automation, self-serve capabilities and additional tailored expert advice, we offer our customers a seamless security and compliance experience to stay ahead of the rapidly evolving security landscape and challenges like the surge in cyber-attacks. WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING * You strategically position DataGuard multi suite hybrid solution with decision makers, driving new business growth in the SMB and Midmarket segment * You manage the entire sales process, ensuring a seamless transition to our Customer Success Team * You craft compelling sales plans, unlocking untapped opportunities in your territory * You drive our revenue forward with a dynamic, multi-touch channel approach, always maintaining a robust pipeline * You document activities in our CRM system, ensuring data accuracy always * You forecast future revenue (ARR) with precision, contributing to long-term growth * You consistently surpass your individual quota, redefining success in sales and climbing the career ladder quickly WHAT YOU'LL GET IN RETURN * The freedom, trust, and tools to do what you love and make an impact in a purpose-driven company, committed to doing genuine good in the digital world. * Enjoy a high degree of flexibility with tailored working hours, choice of work location, and benefits that support your lifestyle, health, and family needs. * Join a secure, future-focused role in a dynamic scale-up positioned to make a major impact in the rapidly expanding Security & Compliance market. * Grow along expert or leadership paths with support from employee accelerator programs, bi-annual feedback cycles, and a personal training budget. * Work in an environment that values autonomy, rapid decision-making, a flat hierarchy, and collaborative, eye-level communication to keep things moving forward. THE QUALITIES YOU'LL NEED FOR A SUCCESSFUL CAREER AT DATAGUARD * University degree in business, economics, marketing or comparable * At least 2 years of experience in a B2B SaaS closing role * Compelling sales track record with consistent quota achievement * Proficient in lead generation via outbound * Excellent skills in addressing business leaders and client-side functional managers involved in the decision-making process (MEDDIC) * Analytical skills combined with a getting-things-done attitude and enthusiasm, as well as a confident and poised demeanour * Team player, willing to learn from others and to share own experiences * German skills at native speaker level as well as very good English skills LAST BUT NOT LEAST. FROM THE BOTTOM OF OUR HEARTS. No matter your origin, ethnicity, gender identity, religion or individual requirements; at DataGuard, all that counts is the person you are. As Guards and Guardettes, we are united not only by our dedication, but also by our shared belief in our purpose: Protect the people behind the data. Convince us with your personality and your skills – and together we will make great things happen. We are looking forward to meeting you! #LI-DNI