Account Executive - Civil Government (EU Institutions & Northern Europe)
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Account Executive to join our Civil Government Sales Team. In this role, you will develop strategic relationships, drive revenue, and build a qualified sales pipeline across a portfolio of civil government entities, public agencies and policy‑driven organizations throughout Northern Europe and EU institutions, supporting them in the adoption of advanced Earth observation and geospatial solutions.
Success in this role requires a high degree of curiosity, creativity and a problem‑solving mindset to deeply understand customer needs, explore use cases, and co‑create solutions that align technical capabilities with policy objectives and operational requirements.
You’ll work closely with internal stakeholders (Solutions Engineering, Customer Success, Legal, Finance, and Product) and external partners, navigating complex procurement environments and multi‑year public‑sector programs.
This is a full‑time, remote position based in Germany, Netherlands, or the United Kingdom. If located near an office, you are expected to work from that office three days per week.
Impact You’ll Own
Own and grow a portfolio of civil government accounts across Northern Europe (Nordics/Baltics) and EU institutions, from pipeline generation to deal closure
Build trusted relationships with ministries, national agencies, space agencies, and public bodies
Manage complex, multi‑stakeholder sales cycles, including public tenders, RFPs, and framework agreements
Develop account strategies aligned with policy objectives, regulatory constraints and public‑sector budget cycles
Coordinate internal teams (solutions engineering, customer success, legal, finance) to deliver compliant and compelling proposals
Work with partners and system integrators when required to support government programs
Maintain accurate pipeline, forecasting and account plans in CRM
Represent the company at European conferences, workshops and institutional meetings
What You Bring
6+ years in B2G or public sector sales
Bachelor’s degree in a related field
Ability to close complex, high‑value, multi‑year deals
Solid understanding of public procurement processes, including tenders and framework agreements
Excellent negotiation skills and experience managing contract and pricing discussions
Ability to manage long sales cycles while maintaining momentum and stakeholder engagement
Strong curiosity and problem‑solving mindset to deeply understand customer challenges and policy objectives, and translate them into commercial solutions
Experience selling technology, data, SaaS or geospatial / EO solutions to government customers
Solid understanding of how public institutions operate, including policy‑driven decision making
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non‑technical government audiences
Confidence in engaging senior stakeholders, including directors and decision makers
Solid cross‑functional collaboration skills
Professional working proficiency in English, the language of the company
What Makes You Stand Out
Experience working with or selling into Northern European markets (Nordics/Baltics) – cultural understanding of public‑sector governance in these regions
Knowledge of the European space ecosystem, including ESA and Copernicus‑related programs
Familiarity with European institutions (e.g. European Commission, EU agencies)
Benefits While Working At Planet
These offerings are dependent on employment type and geographical location, based upon applicable law or company policy.
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
Volunteering Paid Time Off
Application Deadline: May 11, 2026 by 23:59 CET (Central European Time).
Equal Opportunity Employment
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