Global Director of Customer Success, Defense and Intelligence
Remote
United Kingdom
Full Time
05-04-2025
Job Specifications
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.
About The Role
The Customer Success (CS) team at Planet is seeking an experienced leader to manage our global team of Customer Success Managers focused on the Defense and Intelligence market. Our Customer Success team is on the front line of ensuring our customers leverage Planets amazing data to make a real impact on the world in areas such as the environment, defense and security and agriculture. The Global CS Director will also serve as a key voice for the CS function for the Defense and Intelligence sector globally, acting as the executive sponsor for customers and working with other cross functional leads to ensure we’re doing everything we can to drive value and satisfaction with our customers.
This is a full-time, remote position based in Germany, the Netherlands, or the United Kingdom.
Impact You’ll Own
Build and manage a talented global team focused on the Defense and Intelligence sector.
Collaborate with the Product and Sales leaders to craft a Global Defense and Intelligence strategy to drive value with existing customers and help expand the market to new customers.
Serve as Executive sponsor for Defense and Intelligence customer success initiatives.
Own Net Retention and Gross Retention targets for the Defense and Intelligence sector.
Serve as an escalation point and customer advocate for the Defense and Intelligence sector.
Serve as the voice of the customer, advocating to improve our Defense and Intelligence solutions with the Product team.
Share your success by working with Marketing teams to ensure your Defense and Intelligence team's customer success stories are shared far and wide!
What You Bring
8+ years relevant work experience and 6+ years supervisory / leadership experience.
Defense and Intelligence background
Extensive customer facing experience or equivalent experience.
Success in managing teams with an ability to inspire and empower team(s) to achieve exceptional results by fostering collaboration, providing clear direction, and cultivating a supportive environment where individuals can thrive and grow.
Exceptional customer communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
Experience driving value, expansion, and renewals with customers
Ability to lead and influence others, as well as work well across distributed and cross-functional teams
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
What Makes You Stand Out
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in two or more languages
Experience with intelligence analysis and insights
Previous experience in consulting
Experience successfully working in a matrix environment
GIS or remote sensing background
Have held or currently have a security clearance
Benefits While Working At Planet
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
Remote-friendly work environment
Employee Wellness Program
Home Office Reimbursement
Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement
Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning
Equity
Volunteering Paid Time Off
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.
EEO Statement
Planet is committed to building a community where everyone belongs and we invite people from all backgrounds to apply. Planet is an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Know Your Rights.
Accommodations
Planet is an inclusive community and we know that everyone has their own needs. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation during the hiring process, please reach out to accommodations@planet.com or contact your recruiter with your request. Your message will be confidential and we will be happy to assist you.
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About the Company
Planet is the leading provider of global, daily satellite imagery and insights. Planet is driven by a mission to image all of Earth’s landmass every day, and make global change visible, accessible, and actionable. Founded in 2010 by three NASA scientists, Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest fleet of imaging satellites, as well as online software, tools and analytics needed to deliver data to users. Decision makers in business, government, and within organizations use Planet's data and machine learning-powered an... Know more
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