Overview

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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 team at Planet is seeking a new Customer Success Manager to maintain relationships with customers in our strongly growing EMEA Defence and Intelligence segment. Your mission will be to act as our main point of contact and trusted advisor for our customers during their time with Planet and focus on client retention. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, creative thinker, and a great communicator. Maintaining a human-centered approach, you will help drive value realization and return on the client’s investment. In addition, you will grow and utilize your defence & intelligence domain expertise and good working knowledge of remote sensing, GIS and geospatial imagery products to be our customer’s go-to Planet ambassador.

This is a full-time, remote position based in Europe. If located near an office, you are expected to work from that office 3 days per week.

Impact You’ll Own

• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting customer relationships
• Assist customers to expand their usage and adoption of our products
• Onboarding and training of new clients
• Co-own contract renewal with sales
• Provide excellent customer experience, ensure successful delivery of our services, produce timely solutions according to customer needs and goals
• Communicate consistently with clients throughout the contract life-cycle, escalating important issues where needed
• Work closely with Sales Representatives and other teams across the company
• Bring in domain knowledge and be the trusted advisor to our Defence & Intelligence customers

What You Bring

• Experience successfully managing customer relationships or projects
• 6+ years of experience in Customer Success, account management or similar
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, the language of the company
• Ability to successfully communicate and coordinate with international customers & sales teams
• Experience working with defence and intelligence customers across the EMEA region
• Excellent problem-solving skills, proactive work style, and ability to work independently
• Ability to multitask and prioritize job requirements
• Ability to travel internationally
• Experience operating within a classified environment
• Ability to obtain and maintain NATO security clearance

What Makes You Stand Out

• Working proficiency in another European language
• Experience in earth observation and related fields
• Experience working with government customers
• Working knowledge of geospatial technologies, GIS or Remote Sensing
• Experience as an intelligence professional, imagery analyst or related field
• Experience working with, or in, NATO

Application Deadline

November 4, 2025 by 23:59 Pacific Time (11:59 PM PT)

Benefits

• Paid time off including vacation, holidays and company-wide days off
• Employee Wellness Program
• Home Office Reimbursement
• Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning
• Equity
• Volunteering Paid Time Off

Belonging and EEO

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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