About UsVisa is a world leader in payments technology, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories, dedicated to uplifting everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.At Visa, you'll have the opportunity to create impact at scale — tackling meaningful challenges, growing your skills and seeing your contributions impact lives around the world.Join Visa and do work that matters – to you, to your community, and to the world. Progress starts with you.Job DescriptionThe Sr. Director, Account Executive (Global Head of Stripe Partnership) on Visa's Growth Products and Partnerships team is responsible for owning and strategically growing Visa’s global partnership with Stripe. This includes helping to shape and execute on growth initiatives and projects, understanding in depth both Visa and Stripe's capabilities, needs, and goals and driving towards successful outcomes, which could come in the form of deal execution, new product or market launches, solutioning and pilots, growing existing business lines, or other strategic priorities.The role requires an experienced payments professional with strong product solutioning strategy and business development experience, who works well cross-functionally and with clients to form relationships that positively influence execution outcomes. The successful candidate for this role will draw on experience as a consultative, collaborative, bold business and sales professional and will have demonstrated expertise in several key areas:Leading partnerships teams to grow and dynamically manage a large global relationshipDriving product solutioning strategy and executionIdentifying and executing on bold and strategic revenue-generating opportunitiesThinking strategicallyMotivating team performance through outstanding professional, collaboration, learning and leadership skillsCommunicating and story-telling effectivelyThis role reports to the Vice President, Growth Products and Partnerships who leads a portfolio of major enterprise / big tech partnerships globally.Essential FunctionsBusiness LeadershipBe accountable as the leader of the global Stripe partnershipDevelop and execute a partnership strategy, objectives and plans to increase product innovation, revenue, and overall performance for the partnershipMeet annual and quarterly performance targets for the teamLead the account, relationship management and sales planning, ensuring that Visa’s and client's shared business objectives are metAlign cross-functional teams on key proposals including representation from Legal, Government Engagement, Product, Operations, Risk, and Local Market teamsLead the development, negotiation and signing of agreementsMaintain high level of client satisfaction, as measured by Visa annual surveyStakeholder ManagementDevelop clear understanding of motivations and objectives of internal client stakeholdersAlign interests to assure continued and improved attainment of partnership objectivesNegotiate and find common ground among stakeholders that lead to positive and even superior outcomes for the partnershipEscalate concerns appropriately, represent client interests effectivelyProduct Solutioning and Opportunity DevelopmentLead discovery, ideation, and product solutioning with partners in a thoughtful and creative manner, while collaborating with key internal stakeholders including product owners and sales specialists to prepare agendas, presentation materials, and project plans for client engagement and opportunity developmentDrive opportunities to closure with legal, finance, and product counterparts, oversee product implementation, and maintain product enhancement feedback loopPartnership ExecutionSharpen overall execution of the partnership and drive high client satisfaction scoreWork with cross functional teams to ensure partner implementations are on track and delivering against planTake the lead in solving problems that arise during the execution of programs with partnersProactively identify and solve complex problems that impact the management, relationship and direction of the businessCommunicationHandle all client communications effectively, including among members of the team and others throughout VisaReach all levels of team and leadership at Visa about the partnership through effective communications and information management techniquesProactively educate the Visa organization on market developments and partner opportunitiesSegment Expertise & Thought LeadershipIdentify strategic opportunities for Visa capabilities through a strong understanding of the segment and customer's business needs, leveraging Visa solutions across all product platformsContinuously review market landscape, identifying developing partnership or acquisition opportunities that will position Visa as the market leaderSupport the Growth Products and Partnerships executive team in developing the overall group strategyVisa requires at least 3 days in office, expectations of these days will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager. This team is firm on bay area location. QualificationsBasic Qualifications:12 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or at least 10 years of work experience with an Advanced degree (e.g. Masters/MBA /JD/MD), or a minimum of 5 years of work experience with a PhDPreferred Qualifications:15 or more years of experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or 12 years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, or MD), PhD with 9+ years of experienceExperience working with large enterprises in a consulting, solutions, relationship or account managementDemonstrated track record of planning, managing, and closing complex, competitive partnership efforts and managing deals from negotiation, to closing and through deliveryPartnership, business development or sales experience in fintech / payments industryAccountable, results-oriented, flexible, works with purpose and a sense of urgency, and passionate about clients and VisaExcellent client relationship management skills with demonstrated track record of managing various partnerships through all stages of strategic sellingU.S. Applicants OnlyThe estimated salary range for this position is $207,600.00 to $ 332,300.00 USD per year, which may include potential sales incentive payments (if applicable). Salary may vary depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this position may be eligible for bonus and equity.Visa has a comprehensive benefits package for which this position may be eligible that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness Program.Work HoursVaries upon the needs of the department.Travel RequirementsThis position requires travel 5-10% of the time.Mental/Physical RequirementsThis position will be performed in an office setting. The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers.Visa is an EEO EmployerQualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protect veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the EEOC guidelines and applicable local law, including the requirements of Article 49 of the San Francisco Police Code.