Business Development Manager, Agentic Commerce

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. What you’ll do In this role, you will be at the forefront of a rapidly evolving space, helping to define and execute Stripe's strategy for enabling AI agents to thrive online. You will play a critical role in engaging early adopters, understanding key use cases, and driving the Stripe narrative on Agentic Commerce. Responsibilities Engage with early adopters among AI companies, marketplaces, and developers to understand their needs and challenges in leveraging financial services within agentic workflows. This includes companies focused on personal shopping agents and those building AI-powered applications. Develop a deep understanding of agentic commerce use profiles, including traditional companies exploring AI, marketplaces with monetization needs, personal shopping agents requiring spend/hold/receive functionalities, and developers seeking Stripe integration. Articulate Stripe’s narrative on agentic commerce and its value proposition to various audiences, demonstrating how Stripe is solving key problems such as automating financial services, monetizing AI agent usage, enabling secure spending by AI agents, and simplifying integration. Develop and recommend solutions in partnership with core Account Executives, Solutions Architects, Product, and Product Marketing tailoring Stripe's offerings to specific agentic commerce use cases. Contribute to the development and execution of the go-to-market strategy for Agentic Commerce. Help develop AI-specific sales plays and identify key use cases to drive adoption. Establish and grow partnerships with foundational AI model companies and innovative, fast-moving startups building out agentic capabilities. Gather and share user feedback and industry trends to inform Stripe's product strategy and roadmap for Agentic Commerce. Collaborate closely with Product Marketing to create educational content and enablement materials for internal teams and potential users. Evangelize Stripe's Agentic Commerce position in relevant forums such as EBCs, Sessions, Tours, and contribute to establishing Stripe as a leader in this space. 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. 8+ years of experience in business development, sales, or partnerships within the technology or financial services industry. Strong understanding of the AI landscape, including LLMs, AI Agents, and their applications. Familiarity with payments processing, financial services APIs, and usage-based billing models. Proven ability to identify and develop new business opportunities and build strong customer relationships. Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. Experience working cross-functionally with product, marketing, and sales teams. Office-assigned Stripes in most of our locations are currently expected to spend at least 50% of the time in a given month in their local office or with users. This expectation may vary depending on role, team and location. For example, Stripes in Stripe Delivery Center roles in Mexico City, Mexico, Bengaluru, India, and Dublin, Ireland work 100% from the office. Also, some teams have greater in-office attendance requirements, to appropriately support our users and workflows, which the hiring manager will discuss. This approach helps strike a balance between bringing people together for in-person collaboration and learning from each other, while supporting flexibility when possible. The annual US base salary range for this role is $310,100 - $465,100. For sales roles, the range provided is the role’s On Target Earnings (OTE) range, meaning that the range includes both the sales commissions/sales bonuses target and annual base salary for the role. This salary range may be inclusive of several career levels at Stripe and will be narrowed during the interview process based on a number of factors, including the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and location. Applicants interested in this role and who are not located in the US may request the annual salary range for their location during the interview process. Additional benefits for this role may include: equity, company bonus or sales commissions/bonuses; 401(k) plan; medical, dental, and vision benefits; and wellness stipends. At Stripe, we’re looking for people with passion, grit, and integrity. You’re encouraged to apply even if your experience doesn’t precisely match the job description. Your skills and passion will stand out—and set you apart—especially if your career has taken some extraordinary twists and turns. At Stripe, we welcome diverse perspectives and people who think rigorously and aren’t afraid to challenge assumptions. Join us. #J-18808-Ljbffr