PreSales Sr. Solutions Architect - French Defense and Intelligence

About the Role:

As a Pre-Sales Solutions Architect, you'll demonstrate the value of Planet's data and services to help organizations within the Western and Northern European regions overcome their earth data challenges. You'll also collaborate with internal cross-functional teams, including Customer Success, Product Management, and Business Development, to act as the voice of the customer to enhance Planet's industry offerings.

The ideal candidate is passionate about Earth observation and enjoys helping customers get most out of their work. This role will appeal to candidates who don’t mind frequent international travel (primarily around Europe) and are comfortable working in the defense and intelligence sector.

This is a full-time, remote position based in France or the United Kingdom. This role requires frequent international travel up to 50%. If located near an office, you are expected to work from that office 3 days per week.

Impact You’ll Own:

• Build and deliver presentations and product demonstrations highlighting technical capabilities of Planet’s platform and our ability to fulfill customer’s business needs.
• Create relationships with customers’ technical and management staff as a trusted advisor to their business.
• Act as an advisor to the customer to recommend a solutions architecture that fits their business challenges.
• Assist with the response to tenders, RFI’s and RFP’s proposals with respect to product/solution information.
• Work with your sales team colleagues to determine account development plans and execute a strategy to engage customers and prospects.
• Collaborate with internal cross-functional teams including Customer Success, Product Management, and Business Development to act as the voice of the customer, assist with RFP and RFI preparation and submissions.
• Attain quarterly and annual sales and operational objectives assigned by management.
• Represent Planet’s Defense and Intelligence needs to Sales leadership, in communicating forecasts, pipeline opportunities, deal reviews, data in CRM tools, and customer feedback.
• Present to key executive Government stakeholders within the Western and Northern Europe Regions.
• Act as a mentor to team members and lead training to drive their development.

What You Bring:

• 6+ years of experience in supporting the Defense community within the European region.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Have the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance for meeting with regional customers.