Dear Hiring Team,
I am excited to apply for the Sales Excellence Manager, Global Sales Vendors position at Stripe. With more than 20 years of international experience spanning sales strategy, trade marketing, business development, executive communication, and commercial operations, I have successfully helped global organizations improve sales effectiveness, strengthen customer engagement, and achieve measurable business growth.
Throughout my career with global companies including Coca-Cola Enterprises, Ferrero S.p.A., and DKNY, I have led initiatives focused on sales enablement, commercial strategy, market intelligence, and performance improvement. At Ferrero, I developed and implemented trade marketing platforms, sales tools, and communication programs that improved sales force effectiveness and contributed to measurable revenue growth. I partnered closely with Sales, Marketing, and Information Systems teams to translate business objectives into scalable commercial solutions.
During my tenure with Coca-Cola Enterprises, I managed a multimillion-dollar Food Service sales territory, developed strategic customer partnerships, and delivered consistent year-over-year growth through data-driven account strategies, operational execution, and team collaboration. These experiences strengthened my ability to build scalable sales processes, optimize performance, and support teams in complex global environments.
In addition to my commercial background, I bring extensive experience in executive communication and cross-cultural stakeholder management. As an Executive Communication Consultant and professional interpreter, I have worked with C-suite executives, senior leaders, institutions, and international organizations, helping professionals improve communication effectiveness, leadership presence, and business outcomes.
I am particularly drawn to Stripe because of its mission to increase the internet’s economic potential and its commitment to using technology, automation, and AI to transform business operations. I am excited about the opportunity to leverage my experience in sales excellence, process optimization, and global collaboration to help Stripe’s vendor sales teams scale effectively and deliver exceptional customer experiences.
Thank you for considering my application. I would welcome the opportunity to discuss how my background in global sales strategy, commercial transformation, and executive communication can contribute to Stripe’s continued growth.
Sincerely,
Marina Lanza