US Army Account Executive

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 Planet's data to develop new technologies, drive revenue, power research, and solve our world's 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

The US Army Account Executive will manage Planet's relationship with the US Army. Additionally, the Account and Program Manager will find new customers for Planet's broad area monitoring and search product lines as we continue to grow sales according to our business plan. The ideal candidate is a driven, creative, and independent thinker who will assist in our expansion into new markets. This person will have a strong business acumen and an aptitude to learn new things.

This is a full-time, hybrid role which will require you to work from our Arlington office 3 days per week.

Impact You'll Own

• Manage Planet's relationship with the US Army and other stakeholders to provide geospatial intelligence-derived products and information, including coordinating with the Professional Services team and the Customer Success team.
• Identify, qualify, negotiate, and close opportunities to expand the customer base for imagery and geospatial intelligence-derived products and services, as well as applications of generative artificial intelligence (AI) analytics to provide further value to the US Army and Combatant Command customers.
• Target further opportunities with the U.S. Government (DoD) accounts and partner companies with a specific focus to US Army current and upcoming programs of record.
• Identify, qualify, negotiate, and close large-scale complex deals and drive sales revenue targets.
• Technical understanding of geo-spatial imagery products, or a similar technical field and know the customer segments we sell to.
• Develop an extensive pipeline of new sales leads, provide product and sales demonstrations to prospective customers, and formulate appropriate business relationships with accounts.
• Collaborate with Sales Engineers for prospect meetings and presentations, generate proposals and present pricing to executive level buyers.
• Maintain weekly pipeline reporting and accurately forecast quarterly and annual business.

What You Bring

• 6+ years of relevant technical area experience (equivalent to military O-3/GS-12 or above).
• 5+ years of related experience in Software and/or Data as a Service sales.
• Bachelor's degree with a major relevant to the duties of the position.
• Ability to obtain and maintain US security clearance.
• Experience successfully prospecting, finding, and winning business with new customers.
• Experience selling to Federal customers including understanding the nuances of sales cycles and how to navigate multiple agencies/divisions.
• Ability to forecast accurately and manage a pipeline of opportunities.
• Ability to source, sell, co-sell, and close large deals; carrying quota and closing should be familiar concepts.
• Ability to do deep discovery and build relationships to engage in complex pricing negotiations.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, especially across a diverse range of people.
• Ability to manage competing requests and meeting deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent judgment and decision-making skills.
• Negotiation and persuasion skills.
• Experience working in a dynamic environment with an ability to tackle unique challenges presented by its dynamic conditions.

What Makes You Stand Out

• Current or active TS/SCI security clearance.
• 3 years Joint, OSD, CCMD and/or a Military Department staff, preferably with experience in the US Army and in defense space organizations.
• Advanced degree in associated discipline.
• Experience with CRM, outreach tools and forecasting solutions.

Application Deadline

• 11:45pm PT on the date stated below.
• Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
• This posting may be removed earlier than projected if a suitable pool of applications has been received.
• For this reason, we recommend applying as soon as you are able to.

EAR/ITAR Requirements

This position requires access to export-controlled information, and as such, employment (or hiring of a contractor) is contingent upon the candidate's ability to access all applicable export-controlled information without additional export licensing being required by the Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls.

Benefits While Working at Planet

These offerings are dependent on employment type and geographical location, based upon applicable law or company policy.

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution
• Generous Paid Time Off in addition to holidays and company-wide days off
• 16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Home Office Reimbursement
• Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning
• Equity
• Commuter Benefits (if local to an office)
• Volunteering Paid Time Off

Compensation

The US base salary range for this full-time position at the commencement of employment is listed below. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary short-term and long-term incentives (bonus and equity). The final salary range is determined by job related experience, skills and location. The range displays our typical hiring range for new hire salaries in US locations only. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

This role is eligible for commission.

US National Salary Range $105,150—$131,450 USD