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Director, Pre-Sales Global D&I

Planet
Location
United Kingdom, Remote
Posted
13 days ago
Department
Sales Manager
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 8+ years of relevant work experience
  • 6+ years of supervisory or leadership experience managing technical sales teams
  • 8+ years of professional experience in a Defence & Intelligence environment
  • Active Security Clearance or eligibility to obtain one
  • Solid grasp of military planning and intelligence workflows
  • Experience navigating complex government sales cycles and defense contracting frameworks
Nice to have
  • Military / Veteran Experience
  • Experience with Sales Qualification frameworks and methodologies
  • Understanding of AI-Driven Geospatial Innovation
  • Experience co-selling and architecting solutions with defense contractors
What the job really is

The Director of Pre-Sales, Global Defence & Intelligence at Planet will lead a team of Pre-Sales Solution Architects, focusing on providing technical sales support and strategic solutions tailored to national security and defense institutions. This role involves engaging with military and intelligence customers, leveraging Earth Observation data to enhance decision-making and operational outcomes. The position requires collaboration with various internal teams to ensure successful execution of complex government contracts and to influence product development based on customer insights.

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
Things to weigh
  • Remote position with an expectation to work from an office 3 days per week if located near one
  • The role is highly strategic and visible, which may come with high pressure
  • Complexity of government contracts may require extensive experience and expertise
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