Account Executive

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:

This is a 100% commercial role, primarily focusing on building and maintaining long-term business relationships with clients, training them in the correct use of the DCC (Dynamic Currency Conversion) service, and being permanent support for everything related. You will be responsible for meeting the assigned region's budget and generating strategies to achieve the expected results. The role holder will work directly with the Account Manager.

What you will do:

1. Build and maintain commercial relationships with the assigned merchants.
2. Provide DCC Training to the merchant staff.
3. Provide information and reports to the clients on the basis needed.
4. Generate and implement strategies to promote DCC.
5. Achieve and exceed monthly and annual budgets.
6. Work professionally, effectively, and constructively to promote the company.

Who you are:

1. Must have proven experience in commercial or sales areas, preferably within the financial services or payments industry.
2. Proven knowledge of sales techniques and strong working knowledge of building a commercial relationship.
3. Proven experience in operating with a "win as one team" mentality, results and customer focused.
4. Proven communication, organizational and planning skills.
5. Basic level of English written and spoken.
6. Excellent IT skills (PowerPoint, Excel, Word and Outlook).

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.

About Us

Company Background

Planet provides integrated software, payment and technology solutions for its customers in the Hospitality and Retail sectors and worldwide via a network of global Financial Services Partners.

Founded over 35 years ago, we have evolved our services, delivering an innovative digital commerce platform that puts customer experience first.

With headquarters in London and around 3,000 expert employees located across six continents we serve customers in over 120 markets.