Business Development Manager - French part of Swiss market

Posted 2 Days Ago
Be an Early Applicant
Le Défens, Yonne, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Senior level
Information Technology • Consulting
The Role
The Business Development Manager will focus on expanding the company's market presence in the Benelux region, managing sales activities, upselling products, conducting contract negotiations, and maintaining customer relationships while coordinating with various departments and participating in industry events.
Summary Generated by Built In

About Us:

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

We are seeking a motivated and dynamic individual to join our sales team as a Business Development Manager focus in the Benelux market. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing sales activities within a specific, regionally defined area. Key responsibilities include all tasks related to customer relationship management, such as proposal creation, product presentations, and the development and implementation of an individual sales strategy within your designated market. The primary objectives of the Business Development Manager are to:

What you'll do:

  • Expand and secure the company's market position within the designated sales territory
  • Take sales responsibility for specific postal code areas in terms of acquiring new customers
  • Actively upsell Planet products to new and assigned customer base
  • Conduct contract negotiations
  • Plan and conduct product presentations on-site or remotely for prospects and existing customers
  • Provide advice on our products and new developments to prospects
  • Independently handle written and telephone correspondence within the scope of duties
  • Prepare and follow up on offers
  • Serve as a point of contact for customer inquiries regarding offers, contracts, and products
  • Liaise with other departments and our sales partners
  • Support and participate in industry-specific events, trade fairs, and marketing activities
  • Maintain sustainable personal customer relationships
  • Serve as a contact person for customers regarding cross-departmental customer interests
  • Monitor competitors
  • Gather customer feedback and conduct market research

Who you are:

  • Proven experience in sales or business development within the hotel technology landscape (PMS and Payment)
  • Strong communication and negotiation skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Native French language skills and proficiency in English is required
  • Knowledge of the French and Swiss market
  • Willingness to travel within the designated sales territory

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.

The Company
County Galway
2,648 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 1985

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

Similar Jobs

Le Fied, Dole, Jura, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, FRA
3092 Employees

UL Solutions Logo UL Solutions

Senior Sales Executive, ESG Reporting Software

Automotive • Professional Services • Software • Consulting • Energy • Chemical • Renewable Energy
Hybrid
Saint-Aubin, Jura, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, FRA
15000 Employees

Claire's Logo Claire's

Sales Assistant

Fashion • Retail • Wearables
Mâcon, Saône-et-Loire, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, FRA
9159 Employees

Claire's Logo Claire's

Sales Assistant

Fashion • Retail • Wearables
Nevers, Nièvre, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, FRA
9159 Employees

Similar Companies Hiring

InCommodities Thumbnail
Renewable Energy • Machine Learning • Information Technology • Energy • Automation • Analytics
Austin, TX
234 Employees
Quantum Rise Thumbnail
Software • Professional Services • Natural Language Processing • Machine Learning • Consulting • Automation • Artificial Intelligence
Chicago, Illinois
17 Employees
HERE Technologies Thumbnail
Software • Logistics • Internet of Things • Information Technology • Computer Vision • Automotive • Artificial Intelligence
Amsterdam, NL
6000 Employees

Sign up now Access later

Create Free Account

Please log in or sign up to report this job.

Create Free Account