Sales Development Representative, DACH/EMEA
Sales Development Representative, DACH/EMEA
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Job Description
Welcome to Planet. We believe in using space to help life on Earth.
Planet designs builds and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history. This constellation delivers an unprecedented dataset of empirical information via a revolutionary cloud-based platform to authoritative figures in commercial environmental and humanitarian sectors. We are both a space company and data company all rolled into one.
Customers and users across the globe use Planets data to develop new technologies drive revenue power research and solve our worlds toughest obstacles.
As we control every component of hardware design manufacturing data processing and software engineering our office is a truly inspiring mix of experts from a variety of domains.
We have a people-centric approach toward culture and community and we strive to iterate in a way that puts our team members first and prepares our company for growth. Join Planet and be a part of our mission to change the way people see the world.
Planet is a global company with employees working remotely world wide and joining us from offices in San Francisco Washington DC Germany Austria Slovenia and The Netherlands.
About the Role:
We are hiring a Sales Development Representative (SDR) to drive pipeline growth and create new business opportunities in the civil government sector. This role focuses primarily on outbound prospecting identifying potential customers and engaging key decision-makers to generate high-quality sales opportunities.
As an integral part of the sales organization the SDR will work closely with Account Executives (AEs) to develop a qualified and closable pipeline. You will be responsible for strategic outreach account research and multi-channel engagement to connect with potential customers and position our solutions effectively.
This role provides the opportunity to develop strong sales skills gain exposure to strategic account development and work closely with industry-leading professionals in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
This is a full-time hybrid role which will require you to be in our Berlin office 3 days per week.
Impact Youll Own:
- Proactively identify and engage potential customers focusing on outbound prospecting to build a high-quality pipeline.
- Develop and execute strategic outreach through personalized emails cold calls social selling and industry events.
- Understand industry trends and customer pain points positioning solutions effectively to create interest and drive engagement.
- Qualify leads and opportunities ensuring alignment with ideal customer profiles and passing high-potential prospects to AEs.
- Collaborate with AEs and marketing to refine messaging develop targeted campaigns and optimize pipeline conversion.
- Monitor and report on pipeline activity providing insights and forecasts to sales leadership.
What You Bring:
- 2 years of experience in sales development business development or relevant sales experience..
- Proven ability to generate pipeline through outbound prospecting including cold calling and multi-channel outreach.
- Good research and account-mapping skills with the ability to identify key decision-makers and uncover business needs.
- Excellent communication and storytelling skills with the ability to craft compelling messages that drive engagement.
- Highly motivated growth oriented and results-driven with a passion for learning and achieving sales targets.
- Experience using CRM and sales engagement tools (Salesforce LinkedIn Sales Navigator or similar platforms).
- Ability to communicate effectively in English and German.
What Makes You Stand Out:
- Track record of exceeding sales metrics such as meeting or surpassing call email and opportunity creation targets.
- Experience in a consultative sales approach effectively leading early-stage sales conversations and uncovering deeper business needs.
- Ability to quickly learn and articulate complex solutions particularly in geospatial data SaaS or analytics-driven industries.
- Experience working in fast-growing or high-performance sales teams adapting to changing priorities and growth strategies.
- Ability to craft compelling hyper-personalized outreach based on research industry trends and prospect-specific challenges.
- Passion for geospatial technology AI-powered analytics or data-driven decision-making with a demonstrated ability to stay informed on industry trends.
Application Deadline:
September 7 2025 by 23:59 Pacific Time (11:59 PM PT)
Benefits While Working at Planet:
These offerings are dependent on employment type and geographical location based upon applicable law or company policy.
- Paid time off including vacation holidays and company-wide days off
- Employee Wellness Program
- Home Office Reimbursement
- Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement
- Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning
- Equity
- Volunteering Paid Time Off
Why we care so much about Belonging.
Were dedicated to helping the whole Planet and to do that we must strive to represent all of it within each of our offices and on all of our teams. Thats why Planet is guided by an ultimate north star of Belongingdreaming big as we approach our ongoing work. If this job intrigues you but youre thinking you might not have all the qualifications please... do apply! At Planet we are looking for well-rounded people from around the world who can contribute to more ways than just what is listed in this job description. We dont just fill positions we aspire to fulfill peoples careers most excited about folks who are motivated by our underlying humanitarian efforts. We are a few orbits around the sun before we get to where we want to be so we hope youre excited to come along for the ride.
EEO statement:
Planet is committed to building a community where everyone belongs and we invite people from all backgrounds to apply. Planet is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race religious creed color national origin ancestry physical disability mental disability medical condition genetic information marital status sex gender gender identity gender expression pregnancy childbirth and breastfeeding age sexual orientation military or veteran status or any other protected classification in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws. Know Your Rights.
Accommodations:
Planet is an inclusive community and we know that everyone has their own needs. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation during the hiring process please reach out to or contact your recruiter with your request. Your message will be confidential and we will be happy to assist you.
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Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full Time
