Account Executive, Defence & Intelligence
Account Executive, Defence & Intelligence
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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 looking for an Account Executive who will be responsible for growing Planets Government sales pipeline and book of business in Government Intelligence Defense and National Security institutions for South Korea and Taiwan. The ideal candidate for this position is a driven independent thinker who can also be creative in finding new and dynamic ways to expand Planets government business. This person will have a proven track record of selling in government and defense with an extensive network and able to navigate procurement processes and frameworks. They will identify qualify negotiate and close large and medium-size deals and drive sales revenue targets. Most likely the ideal candidate will have Military experience technical understanding of geo-spatial imagery products (or a related technical field) and understanding of government customers that we sell to.
This role involves developing an extensive pipeline of new sales leads providing product and sales demonstrations to prospective customers and formulating appropriate business. To support this the D&I Account Executive should have the ability to forecast accurately when managing the incoming pipeline of opportunities. The need to source sell co-sell and close deals means that the ideal candidate should be familiar with the concepts of carrying quota and closing. Above all else we want our potential D&I Account Executive to enjoy our unique value proposition and join us in Planets mission to see change and change the world.
This is a full-time remote position based in Japan Singapore Malaysia or Australia.
Impact Youll Own:
- Develop the sales pipeline needed to achieve or exceed your sales targets and goals.
- Collaborate with the Government Sales team and Leadership.
- Work with Planets marketing team to run campaigns to attract and identify new opportunities.
- Work with Business Development to grow a pipeline of opportunities with strategic accounts.
- Prospect and develop business relationships close sales and manage customer expectations as the company grows.
- Collaborate with the whole commercial organisation to foster close customer relationships based on trust and integrity.
- Engage qualified prospects and take them through the journey of identifying the value proposition for Planet solutions and negotiating through agreement/contract/procurement obstacles to achieve an ultimate win.
- Manage the contracting and Government procurement process.
- Work closely with pre-sales/solution architect staff to ensure technical validation of the Planet solution and achieve a technical win.
- Work closely with our post-sales organization and Customer Success team to ensure a successful onboarding for new customers and maintain/grow a relationship.
- Work strategically to develop the pipeline of qualified opportunities needed to achieve or exceed your sales targets and goals.
- Maintain an extensive level of pipeline hygiene using .
- Collaborate and innovate as needed to create customer-facing presentations and proposals unique to the prospect and situation.
What You Bring:
- Bachelors Degree or commensurate professional experience
- Demonstrated success finding and winning business with Government customers such as the Ministry of Defense an Intelligence account or similar
- Deep understanding of the value of commercial Earth Observation imagery in supporting the work of the D&I user.
- Excellent relationships across North Asia Government and the partner ecosystem
- 4 years of related experience in geospatial software imagery or technical sales required along with a demonstrated track record of success
- 4 years of experience selling to government customers including understanding the nuances of Government sales cycles and how to navigate through the process
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to be self-motivated and work independently under tight deadlines in dynamic environment
- Good judgment and decision-making skills
- Negotiation and persuasion skills
- Critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills
- Experience with or a similar CRM System
- Fluent in English the working language of the company
- Ability to travel up to 40% of the year
What Makes You Stand Out:
- Ability to speak Korean or Mandarin languages
- Active Armed Forces Reserve or veteran as a relevant intelligence professional
Application Deadline:
May 31 2025 by 11:59pm PST
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
- Remote-friendly work environment
- Employee Wellness Program
- Home Office Reimbursement
- Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement
- Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning
- Equity
- Volunteering Paid Time Off
#LI-REMOTE
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:
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Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full Time
