Planet - Account Executive, Defence & Intelligence, France
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Requirements
• Bachelor’s Degree or commensurate professional experience • 6+ years of related experience in software solutions and SaaS required along with a demonstrated track record of success • 6+ years’ experience selling to government customers including understanding the nuances of Government sales cycles and how to navigate through the process • Success finding and winning business with Government customers; in particular the Ministère des Armées and the Armées Françaises • Deep understanding of military operations and planning and the role of intelligence supporting military Commanders that could include Planet’s services. • Excellent relationships across Ministère des Armées and the Armées Françaises and Agencies and the partner ecosystem • Ability to satisfy French Nationality and other requirements to hold a Security Clearance • Excellent communication skills and fluent/native French speaker • Self-starter, able to work independently under tight deadlines in start-up environment • Excellent judgment and decision-making skills • Negotiation and persuasion skills • Critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills • Experience with Salesforce.com or a similar CRM System • What Makes You Stand Out: • Ability to speak other languages • Existing Security Clearance at suitable level for engaging all levels of Command • Active Armed Forces Reserve or veteran as a relevant intelligence professional • Application Deadline: • May 11, 2026 by 23:59 CET (Central European Time)
Benefits
• These offerings are dependent on employment type and geographical location, based upon applicable law or company policy. • Paid time off including vacation, holidays and company-wide days off • Employee Wellness Program • Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement • Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning • Volunteering Paid Time Off • #LI-REMOTE • San Francisco Fair Chance OrdinancePursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance • Why we care so much about Belonging. We’re dedicated to helping the whole Planet, and to do that we must strive to represent all of it within each of our offices and on all of our teams. That’s why Planet is guided by an ultimate north star of Belonging—dreaming big as we approach our ongoing work. If this job intrigues you, but you’re thinking you might not have all the qualifications, please... do apply! At Planet, we are looking for well-rounded people from around the world who can contribute to more ways than just what is listed in this job description. We don’t just fill positions, we aspire to fulfill people’s careers, most excited about folks who are motivated by our underlying humanitarian efforts. We are a few orbits around the sun before we get to where we want to be, so we hope you’re excited to come along for the ride.
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