Account Executive, Platforms Hunter (French fluency)

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 As an Account Executive, Enterprise at Stripe, you'll drive Stripe's future growth engine by building new relationships with prospective companies, turning them into happy Stripe users. WHAT YOU'LL DO As an Enterprise 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 long-term 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 * Own a named account list and develop account plans for winning new business with digital native and enterprise companies * Build and maintain key relationships with C-level executives, while orchestrating the right executive touchpoints as well * Develop outbound strategies to create and nurture opportunities * Own the full sales cycle from prospecting to close, to go live * Own and lead commercial negotiations to increase and retain customer revenue and Stripe market share * Develop relationships with executive stakeholders at prospective users * Work with company leaders from multiple functions (e.g., Engineering, Product, and Finance) to lead complex product workshops and develop financial analyses * Lead and contribute to team projects to develop and refine our sales process * Engage with cross-functional teams (Solutions Architects, Partners, Post Sales, Product and Engineering) to help drive and iterate Stripe's strategy WHO YOU ARE You are an adept salesperson, capable of selling value into prospective customers, engaging in business-level and technical conversations at multiple levels of the organization, including the CTO, COO, and CFO. You have experience working with upper middle market and enterprise companies. You have an in-depth understanding of the buyer journey and can lead a complex, multi-party sale in a highly consultative manner. You are used to building value in competitive situations and enjoy working on products that require deep product understanding, combined with technical knowledge. You are detail-oriented and enjoy digging into business models and helping businesses quantify their investment decisions. You get excited about prospecting, and are capable of independently leading a sales cycle from start to finish. Finally, you enjoy building – you like to actively participate in the development of our sales process, the articulation of our value proposition, and the creation of key tools and assets. If you're motivated, smart, persistent, resilient, and a great teammate, we want to hear from you. 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 * 10+ years of sales experience, preferably at a technology company, with a track record of top performance * Extensive experience directly selling a technology product or service, preferably at an API-first company, with a record of top performance * A proven track record of moving sales processes forward from inception to close by leading complex, multi-party sales in a highly consultative manner, understanding strategies and applying value proposition * A positive attitude and tireless work ethic when encountering blockers to success, whether external or internal * Used to driving high activity with a goal of building and executing a healthy pipeline of qualified deals to close * Ability to understand complex business problems companies face today, and craft solutions across multiple products * Ability to develop and execute account plans spanning multiple business units across complex organizations * Strong presentation skills, particularly for in-person meetings with multiple stakeholders * Proven ability to lead complex negotiations involving bespoke commercial agreements * Superior verbal and written communication skills in both French and English * Ability to operate in a highly ambiguous and fast-paced environment * Strong interest in technology PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS * Prior experience at a growth-stage internet and software company * Experience in fintech and payments is a plus

Company Mission Payhawk is a leading global spend management solution for scaling businesses. Headquartered in London and combining company cards, reimbursable expenses and accounts payable into a single product; its future-facing technology enables finance teams to control and automate company spending at scale. The Payhawk customer base includes fast-growing and mature multinational companies in 32 countries including LuxAir and Wagestream. With offices in New York, London, Berlin, Munich , Barcelona, Paris, Amsterdam, Vilnius and Sofia; Payhawk is backed by renowned investors such as Lightspeed Venture Partners, Greenoaks, QED Investors, Bek Ventures and Eleven Ventures. Our values include supporting flat hierarchies, taking ownership and responsibility, seeking and providing feedback, managing constructive critique, and speaking our minds. We understand that the best ideas don’t all come from the same place, so we encourage diversity and inclusion in all areas of our work. The future of fintech is about more than money, and we believe in work-life balance, continual learning, and empowered teams. We’re also on a journey to measure and improve our environmental and social impact. From virtual cards to digital subscriptions, our software and automation help take paper out of the equation for our customers, too. We’re changing the world of payments, and we’re looking for an exceptional team to help us.  Role Mission We’re looking for an ambitious, self-driven, and adaptable individual based in Paris, who wants to be a part of a huge success story. As a Business Development Representative (BDR) at Payhawk, you’ll generate new leads and business opportunities for the French market, playing a pivotal role in shaping our success. If you’re looking for professional growth, opportunities to hone your sales skills, and a chance to work on innovative projects, Payhawk is the place to take your career to the next level! As a BDR, you’ll be the first to introduce our platform to potential customers, building relationships and driving pipeline opportunities for our Account Executives. You’ll receive the tools and coaching needed to thrive in a dynamic environment, and your success will be recognised and rewarded through competitive financial incentives and clear career progression. What will your day look like? * Take ownership of your outbound prospecting campaigns, using a mix of outreach strategies—such as emails, calls, social selling, and events—to engage prospective clients. * Collaborate closely with a high-performing Account Executive team in the Paris office, executing targeted prospecting strategies to create high-value opportunities. * Leverage marketing-led demand generation campaigns, identifying and following up with prospects to build relationships and generate leads. * Build a strong sales pipeline for the French market, specifically targeting companies with over 200 employees that fit our Ideal Customer Profile. * Proactively identify new niches and create innovative campaign ideas to continuously improve outreach. * Analyse your outreach efforts and campaign results to draw insights and refine future strategies. * Manage a pipeline of potential clients, ensuring consistent coverage to exceed monthly targets and drive sustainable growth. What does it take to be a successful BDR at Payhawk? * A drive to exceed sales targets and progress quickly your career * Motivation to make a measurable impact * Resilience and a growth mindset * Feeling comfortable working in a fast-paced environment * Excited to work in an AI-first environment, actively using AI tools to move faster, cut repetitive work and have more impact * Strong communication and relationship-building skills * Fluency in English and French (min. C1) Why should you join us? * Clear development opportunities toward a Senior BDR role, followed by a transition into an Account Executive position * Structured onboarding, sales coaching, and powerful enablement tools to help you succeed * Competitive compensation package with uncapped commission * Global FinTech (Series B) with $236M in funding * First Bulgarian unicorn with 350 employees globally * 4 days in the office per week to collaborate, learn and win together as a team * 30 days of paid time off + 12 work-from-anywhere days * Health and fitness membership * Two company on-sites per year in Bulgaria * Opportunity to use the Payhawk product, with a monthly commuting allowance of 150EUR Please note that unfortunately we cannot provide visa sponsorship, and to be considered for this role, candidates must be able to provide proof of their eligibility to work.  Payhawk is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.