or apply directly on Planet's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 9 days Planet's roles stay open a median of 34 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Planet's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Planet
- high 56 stale, 12 reposted of 127 open
- Hiring momentum
- 156 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Planet's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Planet.
About this role
The Director of Pre-Sales, Global Defence & Intelligence at Planet is responsible for leading a global team of Pre-Sales Solution Architects, focusing on technical sales and account strategy tailored to national security and defense institutions. This role involves providing technical advice to defense customers, designing solutions for military operations, and collaborating with various internal teams to secure large-scale government contracts. The position requires strong leadership skills and a deep understanding of the defense sector.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Planet as an employer.
What you need
- 8+ years of relevant work experience
- 6+ years of supervisory or leadership experience
- 8+ years of professional experience in a Defence & Intelligence environment
- Active Security Clearance or eligibility for clearance
- Solid grasp of military planning and intelligence workflows
- Experience navigating complex government sales cycles and defense contracting frameworks
Nice to have
- Military / Veteran Experience
- Experience with Sales Qualification frameworks and methodologies
- Understanding of AI-Driven Geospatial Innovation
- Experience co-selling and architecting solutions alongside major defense contractors
What you get
- Paid time off including vacation, holidays and company-wide days off
- Employee Wellness Program
- Home Office Reimbursement
- Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement
- Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning
- Equity
Worth weighing
- Remote position with expectation to work from an office 3 days per week if located near one
- Role involves high visibility and influence, which may come with pressure
- Complexity of government contracts may require extensive experience and patience
Summarised from Planet's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Planet on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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