<div>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.</div>About the Role: As a Customer Success Manager II for EMEA Civil Government, you will be responsible for managing and expanding relationships with a diverse range of public sector entities across the DACH region within Europe. This includes national/central governments, regional authorities, local municipalities, and key supranational organizations (e.g., Space agencies, Union bodies, and UN programmes).You will help customers in the designated region to maximize the value of Planet’s imagery and geospatial solutions, ensuring that they can effectively integrate Planet data into their workflows for critical applications such as environmental monitoring, emergency response, land management, maritime surveillance, and sustainable development.The ideal candidate is a native-level German speaker with a track record of navigating the complexities of German governmental structures. You possess a deep understanding of public sector procurement cycles and the political acumen to build high-level connections across ministries and directorates. Your ability to bridge diverse organizational cultures and identify key stakeholders will be essential in driving the adoption and long-term impact of Planet’s initiatives.This is a full-time, remote position based in Germany. If located near an office, you are expected to work from that office 3 days per week.Impact You’ll Own:<ul><li>Build and maintain strong relationships with government customers, ensuring they achieve their mission objectives using Planet’s products.</li><li>Identify expansion opportunities within existing accounts and collaborate with sales teams to drive renewals and upsells.</li><li>Work closely with customers to facilitate training, onboarding, and best practices on integrating Planet data into GIS and remote sensing workflows.</li><li>Act as the voice of the customer internally, advocating for feature enhancements and product improvements based on feedback.</li><li>Work closely with sales, product, and marketing teams to support customer needs, case studies, and events.</li><li>Collaborate with internal stakeholders to share insights on the current status of key accounts and contribute to the development of strategies for future success.</li></ul>What You Bring:<ul><li>6+ years of experience in Customer Success, account management or similar, ideally experience supporting government organizations as a customer</li><li>Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a relevant field</li><li>Advanced working knowledge of remote sensing, GIS or geospatial imagery products</li><li>Ability to develop long-term strategic plans for each customer that align with their policy goals, project timelines, and budget cycles</li><li>A forward-thinking approach to identify potential challenges and the ability to guide conversations toward positive outcomes</li><li>Solid organizational skills to manage multiple customers at once, prioritize tasks, and keep projects on track</li><li>Ability to successfully communicate and coordinate with international customers &amp; sales teams</li><li>Solid problem solving skills,  proactive work style and ability to work independently</li><li>Ability to translate customer challenges into solutions using Planet’s data and services</li><li>Professional working proficiency in English, the language of the company</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills</li><li>Willingness to travel</li></ul>What Makes You Stand Out:<ul><li>Experience with platforms like ArcGIS, QGIS, or Google Earth Engine</li><li>Working proficiency in another European language (Spanish, Italian)</li><li>Previous Program/Project Management experience</li><li>Experience with Public Procurement and Tender Processes</li></ul>Application Deadline:June 24, 2026 by 11:59p / 23:59 CET (Central European Time)Benefits While Working at Planet:These offerings are dependent on employment type and geographical location, based upon applicable law or company policy.<ul><li>Paid time off including vacation, holidays and company-wide days off </li><li>Employee Wellness Program </li><li>Home Office Reimbursement</li><li>Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement</li><li>Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning</li><li>Equity </li><li>Volunteering Paid Time Off</li></ul>#LI-REMOTE<div>San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 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. <a href="https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf">Know Your Rights.</a>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.Privacy Policy: By clicking "Apply Now" at the top of this job posting, I acknowledge that I have read the <a href="https://www.planet.com/privacy/#california">Planet Data Privacy Notice for California Staff Members and Applicants</a>, and hereby consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of my personal information as described therein.Privacy Policy (European Applicants): By clicking "Apply Now" at the top of this job posting, I acknowledge that I have read the <a href="https://www.planet.com/privacy/">Candidate Privacy Notice GDPR Planet Labs Europe</a>, and hereby consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of my personal information as described therein.AI in Our Interviewing Process: Planet is committed to providing an exceptional interview experience for all candidates. We currently use <a href="https://www.metaview.ai/">Metaview</a> to better focus on candidates and less on trying to capture notes. As such, with the candidate's consent, select interviews may be recorded and include a "Planet AI Notetaker" for transcription and summarization purposes. Should an interview involve use of AI interview technologies, the candidate will receive notification and have the ability to opt out both in advance and/or real-time. Opting out will not affect one's candidacy.Candidate AI Policy: Planet embraces Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, and we encourage its responsible use. We understand that candidates may use various resources, including AI tools, to prepare for interviews and assessments. However, during any live interview stage or when actively completing assessments for this position, the use of AI tools—e.g. Large Language Models (LLMs), deep fake technology, etc.—is strictly prohibited unless explicitly prompted by an interviewer or assessment instructions. If you are unsure about acceptable use, please contact your recruiter for clarification. If an AI tool or similar technology is desired as an accommodation, please contact accommodations@planet.com with your request for assistance. Your message will be confidential, and we will be happy to assist you. Violation of this policy may result in disqualification of your application.</div>

Planet started as a small team of physicists and engineers, and now operates the world's largest constellation of Earth-imaging satellites. We offer our customers a diverse selection of 3-meter, 5-meter, and 80-centimeter data products, all under one roof.
From precision agriculture and emergency response to supply chain and infrastructure monitoring, we believe that timely, global imagery and analytics will empower informed, deliberate, and meaningful stewardship of our planet.

Customer Success Manager II, EMEA (DACH - Civil Government)

<div>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.</div>About the Role: As a Customer Success Manager II for EMEA Civil Government, you will be responsible for managing and expanding relationships with a diverse range of public sector entities across the DACH region within Europe. This includes national/central governments, regional authorities, local municipalities, and key supranational organizations (e.g., Space agencies, Union bodies, and UN programmes).You will help customers in the designated region to maximize the value of Planet’s imagery and geospatial solutions, ensuring that they can effectively integrate Planet data into their workflows for critical applications such as environmental monitoring, emergency response, land management, maritime surveillance, and sustainable development.The ideal candidate is a native-level German speaker with a track record of navigating the complexities of German governmental structures. You possess a deep understanding of public sector procurement cycles and the political acumen to build high-level connections across ministries and directorates. Your ability to bridge diverse organizational cultures and identify key stakeholders will be essential in driving the adoption and long-term impact of Planet’s initiatives.This is a full-time, remote position based in Germany. If located near an office, you are expected to work from that office 3 days per week.Impact You’ll Own:<ul><li>Build and maintain strong relationships with government customers, ensuring they achieve their mission objectives using Planet’s products.</li><li>Identify expansion opportunities within existing accounts and collaborate with sales teams to drive renewals and upsells.</li><li>Work closely with customers to facilitate training, onboarding, and best practices on integrating Planet data into GIS and remote sensing workflows.</li><li>Act as the voice of the customer internally, advocating for feature enhancements and product improvements based on feedback.</li><li>Work closely with sales, product, and marketing teams to support customer needs, case studies, and events.</li><li>Collaborate with internal stakeholders to share insights on the current status of key accounts and contribute to the development of strategies for future success.</li></ul>What You Bring:<ul><li>6+ years of experience in Customer Success, account management or similar, ideally experience supporting government organizations as a customer</li><li>Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a relevant field</li><li>Advanced working knowledge of remote sensing, GIS or geospatial imagery products</li><li>Ability to develop long-term strategic plans for each customer that align with their policy goals, project timelines, and budget cycles</li><li>A forward-thinking approach to identify potential challenges and the ability to guide conversations toward positive outcomes</li><li>Solid organizational skills to manage multiple customers at once, prioritize tasks, and keep projects on track</li><li>Ability to successfully communicate and coordinate with international customers &amp; sales teams</li><li>Solid problem solving skills,  proactive work style and ability to work independently</li><li>Ability to translate customer challenges into solutions using Planet’s data and services</li><li>Professional working proficiency in English, the language of the company</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills</li><li>Willingness to travel</li></ul>What Makes You Stand Out:<ul><li>Experience with platforms like ArcGIS, QGIS, or Google Earth Engine</li><li>Working proficiency in another European language (Spanish, Italian)</li><li>Previous Program/Project Management experience</li><li>Experience with Public Procurement and Tender Processes</li></ul>Application Deadline:June 24, 2026 by 11:59p / 23:59 CET (Central European Time)Benefits While Working at Planet:These offerings are dependent on employment type and geographical location, based upon applicable law or company policy.<ul><li>Paid time off including vacation, holidays and company-wide days off </li><li>Employee Wellness Program </li><li>Home Office Reimbursement</li><li>Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement</li><li>Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning</li><li>Equity </li><li>Volunteering Paid Time Off</li></ul>#LI-REMOTE<div>San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 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. <a href="https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf">Know Your Rights.</a>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.Privacy Policy: By clicking "Apply Now" at the top of this job posting, I acknowledge that I have read the <a href="https://www.planet.com/privacy/#california">Planet Data Privacy Notice for California Staff Members and Applicants</a>, and hereby consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of my personal information as described therein.Privacy Policy (European Applicants): By clicking "Apply Now" at the top of this job posting, I acknowledge that I have read the <a href="https://www.planet.com/privacy/">Candidate Privacy Notice GDPR Planet Labs Europe</a>, and hereby consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of my personal information as described therein.AI in Our Interviewing Process: Planet is committed to providing an exceptional interview experience for all candidates. We currently use <a href="https://www.metaview.ai/">Metaview</a> to better focus on candidates and less on trying to capture notes. As such, with the candidate's consent, select interviews may be recorded and include a "Planet AI Notetaker" for transcription and summarization purposes. Should an interview involve use of AI interview technologies, the candidate will receive notification and have the ability to opt out both in advance and/or real-time. Opting out will not affect one's candidacy.Candidate AI Policy: Planet embraces Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, and we encourage its responsible use. We understand that candidates may use various resources, including AI tools, to prepare for interviews and assessments. However, during any live interview stage or when actively completing assessments for this position, the use of AI tools—e.g. Large Language Models (LLMs), deep fake technology, etc.—is strictly prohibited unless explicitly prompted by an interviewer or assessment instructions. If you are unsure about acceptable use, please contact your recruiter for clarification. If an AI tool or similar technology is desired as an accommodation, please contact accommodations@planet.com with your request for assistance. Your message will be confidential, and we will be happy to assist you. Violation of this policy may result in disqualification of your application.</div>

Customer Success Manager II, EMEA (DACH - Civil Government)

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