About Planet
Planet is a global technology company delivering next-generation PMS and payments solutions purpose-built for the hospitality industry.
With a heritage of over 40 years in hotel technology through brands like Protel and Hotsoft, Planet has evolved into the only full-stack provider offering a fully integrated platform that unifies PMS, payment solutions, and over 1,000 third-party integrations — all from a single provider.
Our platform is designed to eliminate operational friction, enhance the guest journey from booking to check-out, and drive revenue growth and loyalty for hoteliers around the world.
Headquartered in London with over 2,500 employees across six continents, Planet supports over 800,000 customers in more than 120 markets.
Visit our webpage to get to know us better: https://www.weareplanet.com/hospitality
Role overview:
We are seeking a motivated and dynamic individual to join our sales team as a Sales Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving revenue growth, acquiring new customers, and expanding our market presence within a defined territory or segment. This position offers the opportunity to make a real impact on our expansion strategy and work with innovative solutions in the hospitality technology space.
Key Responsibilities:
Expand and secure market position within the designated sales territory.
Acquire new customers.
Develop and implement sales strategies aligned with company objectives.
Conduct contract negotiations and manage the full sales cycle.
Plan and deliver product presentations to prospects
Maintain strong customer relationships and act as a trusted advisor.
Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, product, and operations teams.
Monitor competitors and market trends to identify new opportunities.
Participate in industry events and trade fairs to promote Planet solutions.
Ensure accurate CRM updates and timely reporting of pipeline and forecasts.
Who You Are:
Proven experience in sales or business development, ideally within hospitality technology (PMS and Payments).
Strong communication and negotiation skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Proficiency in CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce) and MS Office.
Fluent in German and English; additional languages are a plus.
A proactive, results-driven mindset with a passion for growth
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 experience in sales or business development
- Experience in hospitality technology (PMS and Payments)
- Strong communication and negotiation skills
- Proficiency with CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce)
- Proficiency in MS Office
- Fluent in German and English
- Additional languages
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Proactive, results-driven mindset with passion for growth
- Willingness to work a hybrid model (three days per week in office)
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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
