Industry Account Executive

We are looking for an Account Executive to grow Planet's Government sales pipeline and book of business in Government Intelligence, Defense and National Security institutions for Indonesia and Philippines. The ideal candidate is a driven, independent thinker who can also be creative in finding new and dynamic ways to expand Planet's government business.

Requirements

• 6+ years of related experience in geospatial software, imagery or technical sales required along with a successful track record
• 6+ 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 a dynamic environment
• Excellent judgment and decision-making skills
• Negotiation and persuasion skills
• Critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills
• Experience with Salesforce.com or a similar CRM System
• Fluent in English, the working language of the company
• Ability to travel up to 40% of the year

Benefits

• 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