Business Development at Planet

Los Angeles, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Construction, Construction TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • 1-3 years of experience in a construction scheduling/PE/PM/software sales role, with a track record of top performance
  • Very comfortable making a high volume of outbound calls and other forms of outreach
  • Flexibility, adaptability, and drive to succeed
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
  • Results-oriented self-starter with strong organizational and time management skills
  • Strong interest in building a career in sales, with a passion for sales and sales process preferred

Responsibilities

  • Identify and engage with prospects through cold calls and other outbound/inbound methods
  • Book high-quality meetings for the sales team
  • Represent Planera in person at field marketing and industry events
  • Research high-potential prospects, verticals, and markets, and lead outbound strategies
  • Collaborate with Marketing and Sales to build and optimize scalable, creative prospecting campaigns
  • Demonstrate flexibility with pitch and messaging refinements
  • Meet and exceed your quota goals as a team
  • Value selling: Ability to pitch to multiple stakeholders, against competitors, and objections
  • Cross-Functional: Work collaboratively with sales, marketing, and other internal teams to deliver great customer outcomes and results

Skills

Cold Calling
Outbound Prospecting
Lead Qualification
Sales Pipeline
Value Selling
Market Research
Quota Achievement
Stakeholder Engagement
Construction Sales
BDR

Planet

High-resolution satellite imagery subscription service

About Planet

Planet captures high-resolution satellite images of the Earth using a fleet of small satellites called Doves. These satellites provide near-daily, detailed imagery across eight different bands, allowing clients to monitor environmental changes, manage resources, plan urban developments, and respond to disasters. The company operates on a subscription-based model, giving clients access to a vast library of images and data analytics tools. This approach ensures consistent revenue as clients require ongoing updates. Planet differentiates itself by offering customized solutions and educational resources through Planet School, helping users effectively utilize their platform. The goal of Planet is to be a leader in the geospatial intelligence market, providing valuable insights through frequent and detailed Earth observation.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2010Year Founded
$617.1MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, AerospaceIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Sabbatical Leave
Remote Work Options
Wellness Program
Mental Health Support
Home Office Stipend
Phone/Internet Stipend
Tuition Reimbursement
Equity
Commuter Benefits
Volunteering Paid Time Off
Parental Leave

Risks

Increased competition from companies like Antaris threatens market share.
Recent layoffs may impact operational efficiency and innovation.
Expansion of partnerships may stretch resources, reducing service quality.

Differentiation

Planet operates the largest fleet of Earth-imaging satellites globally.
Their subscription model ensures continuous revenue from diverse sectors.
Planet's AI-driven analytics enhance satellite imagery insights significantly.

Upsides

AI-driven analytics can expand into agriculture and urban planning sectors.
Partnerships with platforms like UP42 enhance data offerings and capabilities.
Smart city management using satellite data offers new revenue streams.

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