About us
Planet is a leading technology company transforming payments by putting customer experience first.
We offer integrated solutions that include payment processing, VAT refunds, dynamic currency conversion, and management services for merchants in the Retail and Hospitality sectors worldwide.
In recent years, we have experienced significant growth, expanding our services and global presence.
With strong private equity investors, Advent International and Eurazeo, we have the financial capital and expertise to grow our capabilities and reach through acquisitions.
Our mission is to create a world of connected commerce where payments are simple, secure, and seamless, enabling our partners to deliver exceptional experiences to their customers.
Role overview
You will drive growth by promoting Planet's solutions to retailers across Europe. You'll leverage our advanced digital TAX FREE system to offer seamless, high-value experiences tailored to clients. This role is central to expanding our presence in key markets, building relationships with industry leaders, and enhancing the value our technology brings to the retail segment.
What you will do:
Build and Maintain Relationships: Develop trusted relationships with key stakeholders at top retailers and department stores, ensuring alignment on mutual goals and objectives.
Strategic Client Growth: Work closely with clients to identify new growth opportunities, leveraging Planet's unique digital system and other payment solutions to drive higher customer satisfaction and increase merchant revenue.
Collaborate Cross-functionally: Partner with Planet's internal teams, including Product, Marketing, and Operations, to create tailored solutions that meet the specific needs of clients across Europe.
Market Insights and Trends: Stay updated on trends and regulatory changes in the payments and retail space to advise clients and adapt strategies accordingly.
Who you are:
Results-Oriented and Strategic: You excel at identifying growth opportunities, possess a keen business acumen, and are driven to exceed sales targets and deliver exceptional value to clients.
Multicultural Expertise: You have experience working across multiple European markets.
Excellent Communicator: Strong presentation and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to influence C-level stakeholders and build long-term partnerships.
Why Planet:
Planet is an equal opportunity employer where diversity is valued, and all employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.
Come and grow your career in the most exciting, fast paced technology market, with a business that delivers feel-good connected commerce. We would love to hear from you – Apply now.
At Planet, we embrace a hybrid work model, with three days a week in the office.
Reasonable accommodations may be made in order to allow for an individual to perform the essential functions of this role successfully.
Skills Required
- Proven track record in business development or sales with retailers and department stores
- Experience working across multiple European markets
- Ability to influence C-level stakeholders and build long-term partnerships
- Strong presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Strategic mindset with ability to identify growth opportunities and meet/exceed sales targets
- Experience collaborating cross-functionally with Product, Marketing, and Operations teams
- Knowledge of payments, VAT refund processes, and dynamic currency conversion
- Awareness of market trends and regulatory changes in payments and retail
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What We Do
Planet is a leading global provider of integrated technology and payments solutions for retail and hospitality customers. We create great experiences for the millions of people who use our Payments, Software, and Tax Free solutions every minute of every day. Planet empowers its customers to deliver amazing customer experiences by combining payments and technology in ways that drive greater loyalty, increase revenue and save time. Founded over 35 years ago and with our headquarters in London, today we have more than 2,500 employees located across six continents serving our customers in over 120 markets
