Strategic Partnership Manager
Zoom- Full Time
- Senior (5 to 8 years)
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.
We’re looking for a Partner Manager to join Planet’s Partnerships team. Partners play a key role in how Planet goes to market, bringing industry knowledge, analytics tools, and distribution networks to the table. In this role, you’ll work closely with leadership to shape and execute a partnership strategy that supports Planet’s goals in the Commercial sector. You’ll build and manage the key partnerships that make that strategy successful—acting as a bridge between Planet and our partners by advocating for partner needs internally, and helping partners understand and advance Planet’s goals in return. This role reports to the Director of Strategic Partnerships and collaborates closely with leaders across Planet’s Commercial business group. This is a full-time, remote position that may be based in the United States or Canada. If located near an office, you are expected to work from that office 3 days per week.
High-resolution satellite imagery subscription service
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.