Partner Manager, Planet

• 6+ years of experience managing revenue-focused partnerships and/or working closely with partners to drive sales
• Proven success building and executing partner strategies that support business growth
• A track record of meeting or exceeding performance goals—individually and as part of a team
• Excellent communication skills across different formats—presenting, speaking, and writing—to clearly share ideas and drive action
• Comfort working in a remote-first environment, both on your own and with cross-functional teams
• Ability to manage shifting priorities—using good judgement, knowing when to move fast, slow down, or ask for support
• Ability to solve problems creatively, even when things aren’t perfect
• Ability to push through challenges and stay focused on the end goal

Desirable

• We’re looking for a Partner Manager to join Planet’s Partnerships team. Partners play a key role in how Planet goes to market, bringing industry knowledge, analytics tools, and distribution networks to the table
• . In this role, you’ll work closely with leadership to shape and execute a partnership strategy that supports Planet’s goals in the Commercial sector
• You’ll build and manage the key partnerships that make that strategy successful—acting as a bridge between Planet and our partners by advocating for partner needs internally, and helping partners understand and advance Planet’s goals in return
• This role reports to the Director of Strategic Partnerships and collaborates closely with leaders across Planet’s Commercial business group
• Collaborate with leadership to shape and execute a partner strategy that supports growth across Planet’s Commercial verticals, including Agriculture, Natural Resources & Energy, Finance & Insurance, Education & Research, and Emerging Markets
• Build and manage strong partner relationships across North America and Europe, collaborating with both internal teams and external stakeholders to achieve shared goals
• Work closely with Sales and Product leaders to align partnerships with broader business objectives and unlock new growth opportunities
• Enable partner success through effective contracts, business structures, sales and technical enablement, and regular performance check-ins
• Deeply understand partner capabilities, challenges, and potential, and advocate for their needs within Planet to drive stronger collaboration and outcomes
• Set clear expectations with partners, uphold Planet’s standards for ethical and effective business, and proactively address challenges to growth
• Represent partnerships in key Commercial business meetings, such as Sales Kickoffs, QBRs, and forecast calls, while also contributing insights to improve programs like the Orbit Partner Program

• Application Deadline:
• August 1, 2025 by 11:59 PM PDT