Stripe Questions & Answers

How difficult is it to get promoted from SMB --> Commercial, given the lack of disparity in quota attainment?

What is the interview process like for an AE role at Stripe?

What's the outlook for the foreseeable future as an AE? Seem like a good time to join, or would you recommend looking elsewhere?

Some folks say in the reviews say Stripe isn't a true "sales culture." Can anybody elaborate on what they mean by this?

How is the comp plan? Saw some reviews about accelerators being looked at from a yearly perspective, rather than quarterly, making it difficult to blow out OTE. How accurate is that?

How do you all feel about the ability for internal progression/growth at Stripe?

Is the SMB ACV really $50k? Seems pretty high for that segment

I am interviewing for 3 roles; Funded Startups, AE - SMB New Biz and AE SMB - Existing Biz. Which seem to be the best spot to be in right now?

How does the stripe billing team do? Do they sell to install customers or net new?

Account Executive, Product Sales - Payments (OCS, Adaptive Pricing) - is this an SMB AE role? Would I be selling in the startups/smb/commercial space? Believe it is a newer product, so how is the quota/potential for this segment? Thank you

Hey team - interviewing for the ENT Customer Success Manager role and had a few questions: 1. what does ENT mean for Stripe (Customer size, verticals?) 2. what is CSM role working side by side of AM/TAM 3. I have experience at Workday, what companies do they like to hire employees from?

I was told that the North American SMB/Startup AE team is doing pretty well with around 80% of reps hitting. Is this accurate?

I am trying to understand more about the sales motion are the Startup AE's actually selling or are they more so building relationships?

It seems that OTE is high for AE roles, but the top earner/upside is pretty low in comparison. Is that true? If so, why is that the case?

Looking at both existing business and hunter roles; which side tends to perform better? Which would you recommend is a better spot for a new hire to join?

How does Stripe segment SMB/Startups, Commercial and ENT verticals? Is it based on headcount, revenue or something else?

What is the OTE of a Sales Development Director? And the equity? Thanks!

How are things going for Existing Biz SMB reps? Seem like a good role to be in for the foreseeable future?

Does Stripe have a "pip-heavy" culture, similar to Salesforce?

Is there a nonrecoverable draw on commission (3/6 months for example) for newly hired AEs at Stripe?