Braun Board

Head of Private Equity and Advisory Partnerships

Stripe · San Francisco, CA

Base
Not disclosed
OTE
Not disclosed
Posted
1mo ago

Still open · checked 2h agoon Stripe's careers page

What Stripe sells

Sends money to sellers and contractors in many countries

When a marketplace has to pay sellers, contractors, and creators around the world, each one may be in a different country. The problem is, every country has its own currencies and rules for moving money. Stripe Payouts lets businesses send funds to recipients around the world, with instant and next-day options, so the money arrives faster.

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The Braun Read

Proceed with caution

A few things here deserve a hard look before you spend time on it.

Pay
No pay listed at all.
Transparency
Says nothing about quota, attainment, deal size, territory or sales cycle.
Pipeline
Doesn't say where pipeline comes from. Ask.
Time on market
Open 50 days. Ask why it's been hard to fill.
Company hiring
93 sales roles open, hiring at a steady pace. Ask how many reps they hired last year and how many are still there.

Based only on what the posting says. Lights are a starting point for your first call, not a final judgment.

Questions to ask on the first call

Built from what this posting leaves out. How they answer tells you as much as what they say.

  1. 1.

    What percentage of fully ramped reps hit quota last year?

    OTE is what you could earn. This is how likely you are to earn it.

  2. 2.

    What are the base and the OTE for this role?

    No point investing hours before you know the number.

  3. 3.

    What's the annual quota, and how was it set?

    A quota built from real data is a target. Otherwise it's a hope.

  4. 4.

    Where does pipeline come from: inbound, SDRs, or me?

    Tells you how much of your week is prospecting versus selling.

  5. 5.

    How long is ramp, and what's the quota during it?

    Full quota on day one means you start behind.

  6. 6.

    Why is this role open? Did someone leave, or is it new?

    New headcount is growth. A replacement means someone left. Ask why.

When the offer comes

Save these for later. They land better once they've said yes to you.

  1. 1.

    Can I see the full comp plan in writing, including clawbacks and accelerators?

    What's in writing is what gets paid. Read it before you sign.

  2. 2.

    Can I see the actual comp distribution for the team last year, not just the OTE?

    The spread shows what most reps really take home. OTE is just the target.

  3. 3.

    I'd be walking away from earned commission to join. Is there room for a sign-on bonus to help cover that?

    Leaving money behind is a fair reason to ask. The worst answer is no.

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The role

Leads a team of Partnerships Managers selling Stripe through private equity and growth equity firms into their portfolio companies. Requires 15+ years of experience and 5+ years of people management.

Partnerships

Selling motion

Channel

Who you're selling to

Buyer:
Private equity firms and portfolio company leadersIn their words: “Build and maintain partner-level relationships with private equity firms and their portfolio companies”

Pipeline expectations

Not stated in the posting.

Compensation

The posting doesn't list pay.

What is not disclosed

This posting doesn't tell you:

  • Base salary
  • OTE
  • Quota size
  • Quota attainment
  • Average deal size
  • Territory
  • Sales cycle length

The questions above cover the big ones.

Full posting
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 Private Equity and Advisory Partnerships (PEP) team manages Stripe’s relationships with growth equity, private equity, and advisory firms. The team works with investors and advisors to help portfolio companies use Stripe to grow revenue and improve profitability. What you’ll do You will lead a team of Partnerships Managers and shape the strategy for expanding Stripe product use across private equity-backed companies. You will build relationships with investors, advisors, and portfolio company leaders, then work with Stripe’s sales, product, marketing, and operations teams to identify and develop long-term business opportunities. Responsibilities - Lead and develop a team of Partnerships Managers with experience in sales and private equity - Set the team’s long-term vision and strategy, manage day-to-day operations, and deliver against key metrics - Build and maintain partner-level relationships with private equity firms and their portfolio companies through strategic planning and collaboration - Partner with Americas and global go-to-market leadership to communicate the team’s strategy, results, performance metrics, and industry insights - Work cross-functionally across sales, marketing, communications, business operations, people operations, finance, and product management to deliver the program’s goals - Represent Stripe in the financial sponsor ecosystem, including through relevant industry events and speaking opportunities - Advise private equity firms on prospective investment opportunities and payments monetization across their portfolios, and educate financial sponsors on Stripe’s products, roadmap, and vision for financial technology and money movement 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 - 15+ years of experience in business development, sales, private equity, investment banking, or management consulting, including 5+ years of people management experience - 7+ years of experience working with senior executives - 5+ years of experience using data and metrics to drive commercial outcomes for a business and its customers or partners Preferred requirements - Experience at a technology or payments company - Experience creating and implementing a strategic plan for a growing team - Strong relationship-building skills and attention to detail, with the ability to cultivate partnerships and oversee programs at scale - Ability to manage cross-functional projects and multiple priorities, with strong organizational skills - Knowledge of investment terminology and relevant industry performance metrics - Financial modeling experience - Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills - Comfort working in a fast-paced environment
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