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Get Access To All JobsABOUT 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.
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.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- 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.
IN-OFFICE EXPECTATIONS
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.
PAY AND BENEFITS
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.
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.
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.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- 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.
IN-OFFICE EXPECTATIONS
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.
PAY AND BENEFITS
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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Business Development Manager
Align your degree to the role
USCIS requires your degree field to directly relate to business development work. A marketing, business administration, or economics degree typically satisfies this. A general studies degree can trigger a Request for Evidence, so document the connection explicitly in your resume and cover letter.
Search LCA filings before applying
Use Migrate Mate to filter Business Development Manager roles by employers with active H-1B Labor Condition Application history. This cuts job hunting time by showing you which companies have already navigated DOL prevailing-wage certification for this title.
Target cap-exempt employers strategically
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government-affiliated entities are cap-exempt and can file H-1B petitions year-round without the lottery. BD roles at academic medical centers, research consortia, or university tech-transfer offices are worth targeting if lottery odds concern you.
Verify the prevailing wage before negotiating
Look up the DOL wage level for Business Development Manager using the OFLC Wage Search before salary discussions. Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the prevailing rate for your metro area, so knowing Level II versus Level III wages protects you from undercompliant offers.
Clarify sponsorship scope during interviews
Ask directly whether the employer will cover premium processing, attorney fees, and H-1B transfer costs if you're already on status. BD roles often involve commission structures, so confirm that your total compensation package meets the LCA-certified wage even in low-commission months.
Plan around the 60-day grace period
If your current H-1B employment ends before a new Business Development Manager role starts, you have 60 days to secure a new sponsored position or change status. Filing a transfer petition before your last day keeps you in valid status during the transition under USCIS portability rules.
H-1B Visa Business Development Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Business Development Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B?
It qualifies when the employer can show the role normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field like business, marketing, or international relations. Generic BD roles described as requiring any degree regardless of field can face USCIS scrutiny. The job description, industry context, and your actual duties all factor into how USCIS evaluates the petition.
How do I find Business Development Manager jobs where the employer actively sponsors H-1B visas?
Migrate Mate lets you browse Business Development Manager openings filtered by employers with verified H-1B Labor Condition Application filing history. This shows you companies that have already completed the DOL certification process for this job title, which is a stronger signal of sponsorship willingness than a generic 'we support visa sponsorship' disclaimer in a job posting.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new Business Development Manager employer without losing status?
Yes. Under H-1B portability, you can start working for a new employer as soon as they file a transfer petition with USCIS, provided you've been in valid H-1B status and are not out of status. You don't need to wait for approval before your start date. Keep copies of your receipt notice as proof of the pending transfer during the gap between employers.
Does commission-based pay affect H-1B compliance for Business Development Manager roles?
It can. Your employer's Labor Condition Application certifies a specific wage, and that wage must be paid regardless of commission performance. If your base salary falls below the DOL prevailing wage for your metro area and job level, the employer is out of compliance even if total compensation including commissions exceeds it. Confirm the base salary meets prevailing wage requirements before accepting an offer.
What happens if my H-1B lottery registration isn't selected?
If you're not selected in the annual H-1B cap lottery, you have a few options: pursue a cap-exempt employer, apply for an alternative work visa like an O-1 visa or L-1 visa if you qualify, or remain on any current valid status such as OPT until the next registration period. USCIS runs the lottery each spring for October 1 start dates, so planning your job search timeline around the March registration window matters.