Solutions Engineer - Land Management
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- Full Time
- Junior (1 to 2 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
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Space, Data & Analytics, Geospatial TechnologyIndustries
Job Description: Senior Manager, Pre-Sales & Services, APJ
Position Overview
- Location Type: Remote (Singapore, Malaysia, or Australia)
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Salary: Not specified
Planet is a space and data company dedicated to using satellite imagery to address global challenges. We design, build, and operate the largest constellation of imaging satellites, delivering a revolutionary cloud-based platform to customers in commercial, environmental, and humanitarian sectors. We foster a people-centric culture and strive to iterate with our team members first. Join Planet and be a part of our mission to change the way people see the world.
About the Role
The Senior Manager, Pre-Sales & Services, APJ leads and provides technical direction to the regional Pre-Sales and Professional Services teams. This role is pivotal in driving successful technical sales engagements and ensuring effective solution delivery of the Planet Insights Platform. The Senior Manager is responsible for demonstrating value and achieving positive business outcomes for Planet's customers and partners.
Impact You’ll Own
- Manage a team of Pre-Sales Solution Engineers, Professional Services Solutions Architects, and Software Engineers for the APJ region.
- Mentor team members, identify development opportunities, and track progress towards career objectives.
- Develop trusted relationships with customers, understand their challenges, and connect solutions to their needs.
- Collaborate with internal sales teams and channel partners to drive sales and services growth.
- Champion sales excellence across Pre-Sales and Professional Services.
- Apply expertise in remote sensing and geospatial technologies to help customers adopt the Planet Insights Platform.
- Engage with customers through presentations, demonstrations, commercial proposals, workshops, pilots, events, and social media outreach.
- Manage Professional Services projects, ensuring successful delivery on time and within budget while exceeding customer expectations.
Requirements
- Seasoned people manager with experience leading technical teams.
- Recognized technical expert in remote sensing and geospatial technologies.
- Growth mindset with continuous curiosity and adaptability.
Company Information
- Company: Planet
- Location: Global (offices in San Francisco, Washington DC, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, and The Netherlands)
- Mission: To use space to help life on Earth.
- Industry: Space and Data
Skills
Pre-Sales Solutions
Solution Engineering
Professional Services
Remote Sensing
Geospatial Technologies
Customer Engagement
Solution Demonstration
Project Management
Team Leadership
Sales Collaboration
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