Merchant and Technical Support Team Lead at Planet

Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain

Planet Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Payments, Retail, Hospitality, FintechIndustries

Requirements

  • Team player, Autonomous and Structured
  • Motivated and Customer focused mentality
  • Able to work under pressure
  • Excellent language skills (written and spoken) in English + other language
  • Excellent PC skills and a solid knowledge of Internet related applications
  • 1-2 years of experience in Support Teams management both technology and customer-facing roles
  • Problem-solving - Has a top-down approach to problems, breaking them in smaller pieces and solving them by starting with a wider scope and narrowing it down as the analysis progresses. Has critical thinking, can analyze information objectively and make a reasoned judgment
  • Hospitality Industry background
  • Some knowledge in technologies, such as: Routing, Switching, Wireless, Software or Network programmability

Responsibilities

  • Coach and encourage Helpdesk Support Agents in their daily work, regular know-how transfers, updates, and control
  • Identify individual or team training and personal development gaps and needs
  • Reinforce team cohesion and cooperation and promote company values during interactions with clients, superiors, and colleagues
  • Assist Management with special projects or tasks, efficiency increase and process optimization
  • Identify customer needs, research issues, resolve complaints, and provide solutions
  • Maintain ownership of escalations, including follow-ups with end-users and management team
  • Recommend improvements to systems and processes for improved organizational efficiency
  • Onboarding of new hires
  • Daily monitoring, management, and optimization of human resources
  • Report malfunctioning tools and equipment
  • Escalation’s handling, specifically in terms of processes and management intervention
  • Track team members’ individual performance, against performance indicators
  • Suggest and adopt improvement actions & instructions
  • Build positive relationships by going above and beyond with customer service, ensuring all questions are addressed appropriately
  • Facilitate interaction and workflow between support team members

Skills

Team Leadership
Customer Support
Helpdesk Management
Training & Development
Process Optimization
Issue Resolution
Escalation Management
Stakeholder Communication

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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