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Manager, Customer Success EMEA(m/w/x)

Berlin
Full-timeWith Home OfficeExperienced

Leading a team of CSMs for satellite data adoption in European public sector. 4+ years CS/AM experience and 2+ years leadership required. Company-wide days off, employee wellness program.

Requirements

  • 4+ years relevant work experience in Customer Success or Account Management
  • 2+ years supervisory or leadership experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
  • Knowledge of civil government accounts requirements, procurement cycles, and roadmaps
  • Understanding of European procurement frameworks and intergovernmental organizations
  • Ability to build and maintain relationships with executive-level stakeholders
  • Knowledge of customer success methodologies and best practices for high-touch engagement
  • Ability to communicate and synthesize complex technical concepts for diverse audiences in English
  • Ability to lead multicultural team and manage stakeholders across time zones, languages, and business etiquettes
  • Prior experience in Earth Observation, GIS, or public policy
  • Proficiency in CRM and CS tools (e.g., Salesforce, Gainsight, Zendesk)
  • Ability to translate customer data into actionable insights
  • Experience leading organizational change management in large, complex government entities
  • Professional-level fluency in German or other European languages
  • Experience leveraging AI technologies for team efficiencies and automated insights from geospatial data
  • Knowledge of European Space Ecosystems (Copernicus, ESA, commercial data)
  • Ability to access U.S. and German/EU export-controlled information without additional licensing

Tasks

  • Lead a team of High-Touch Customer Success Managers
  • Accelerate adoption, retention, and growth in the European public sector
  • Oversee daily operations for the regional Civil Government portfolio
  • Ensure the team has necessary resources to deliver measurable value
  • Serve as a senior leader and advocate for strategic customers
  • Act as a key escalation point within the region
  • Coordinate with Regional Sales Directors and Pre-Sales Managers
  • Execute a unified strategy with Global Leadership
  • Empower governments to use satellite data for critical public sector work
  • Support Planet’s mission of making global change visible
  • Account for regional metrics including Gross Retention, Net Retention, NPS
  • Manage Team Hiring and Retention targets
  • Recruit, mentor, and manage a team of CSMs
  • Ensure proper resources for high-touch engagement
  • Navigate difficult conversations and turn around at-risk accounts
  • Align account growth strategies with Regional Sales Directors
  • Ensure a unified front during renewals and expansions
  • Conduct Customer Business Reviews to ensure value realization
  • Analyze customer usage data and KPIs to identify growth opportunities
  • Assess account health through data analysis
  • Collaborate with Technical Team Leads for smooth post-sale transitions
  • Ensure long-term value realization
  • Partner with Product to align customer needs with the product roadmap
  • Develop success strategies for diverse EMEA jurisdictions
  • Account for regulatory and political climates in EMEA

Work Experience

  • 4 years

Education

  • Bachelor's degree

Languages

  • EnglishNative
  • GermanBusiness Fluent

Tools & Technologies

  • Salesforce
  • Gainsight
  • Zendesk
  • AI technologies
  • Copernicus program
  • ESA
  • Planet

Benefits

More Vacation Days

  • Paid time off
  • Company-wide days off

Healthcare & Fitness

  • Employee Wellness Program

Additional Allowances

  • Home Office Reimbursement
  • Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement

Learning & Development

  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • LinkedIn Learning access

Competitive Pay

  • Equity

Social Impact

  • Volunteering Paid Time Off
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