Business Development Manager

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:

As a Business Development Manager, you will be part of the sales team and focus on relationship, retention and business development for a portfolio of retail, hospitality and tax-free clients in Austria.

What you will do:

• Creation of sales planning to ensure structured acquisition (planning, execution, reporting).

• Acquisition of new customers for our business (retail, hospitality, tax free).

• Expansion of the partner network in cooperation with the Partner Management Team.

• Organizing meetings and conducting presentations with prospects, both physically and virtually.

• Respond to customers/partner inquiries in a professional and timely manner.

• Collaborate with the entire Sales Team and contribute by developing and promoting ideas to help colleagues achieve set targets.

• Completing additional tasks as deemed by the line manager and the company to be in the best interests of the company and its customers.

Who you are:

• You are a versatile, highly motivated and competent sales expert and you will work closely with other Sales Teams, Operations and Sales Support to ensure that our clients are receiving the best service.

• You have demonstrable experience in cold calling, preferably in the payment or tax-free environment for the retail sector or are willing to get involved in this new field.

• You enjoy prospecting and have the necessary skills and experience to approach new customers, building and developing a trust customer relationships.

• You are fully committed to carrying out responsible tasks, both independently and as part of a team.

• You are open to new ideas, have a hands-on mentality and always think and act entrepreneurially.

• You are prepared to carry out complex back-office tasks accurately and familiarize yourself with new tools and topics.

• You would describe yourself as a team player and enjoy working in a highly motivated and open-minded team.

• High willingness to travel (primarily in Austria) to visit customers and partners on site.

• Good communication skills in German (customer contact) and English (company language) are a must.

• You are based in Austria.

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.

For this position, based on full-time employment (38.5 hours/week), a collective agreement minimum salary of EUR 5.296€ gross per month applies. An overpayment in line with the market is offered depending on qualifications and experience.

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.