Product Marketing Manager, Solutions

Planet Labs PBC
parental leave, paid time off, tuition reimbursement
United States, California, San Francisco
645 Harrison Street (Show on map)
Oct 03, 2025
Welcome to Planet. We believe in using space to help life on Earth. Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history. This constellation delivers an unprecedented dataset of empirical information via a revolutionary cloud-based platform to authoritative figures in commercial, environmental, and humanitarian sectors. We are both a space company and data company all rolled into one. Customers and users across the globe use Planet's data to develop new technologies, drive revenue, power research, and solve our world's toughest obstacles. As we control every component of hardware design, manufacturing, data processing, and software engineering, our office is a truly inspiring mix of experts from a variety of domains. We have a people-centric approach toward culture and community and we strive to iterate in a way that puts our team members first and prepares our company for growth. Join Planet and be a part of our mission to change the way people see the world. Planet is a global company with employees working remotely world wide and joining us from offices in San Francisco, Washington DC, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, and The Netherlands. About the Role: Planet is looking for a strategic and experienced Product Marketing Manager to help grow the market for our AI-enabled solutions. Powered by our vast archive of proprietary Earth data and deep product stack, our solutions enable customers to monitor patterns of life and detect rapid changes at any scale - from individually dispersed sites of interest to entire countries. We're looking for a versatile Product Marketer who can effectively position these capabilities in the market, shape messaging, and help drive customer adoption across industries including defense, civil government, agriculture, energy, mining, environmental science, and other commercial enterprises. This role sits on the Product, Industry and Partner Marketing team and is responsible for developing and maintaining core internal and external assets used by teams across the company. You will work closely with Product teams to synthesize complex technical information into clear and compelling narratives, partner with marketing teams to determine effective engagement strategies and arm sales with the right content and competitive insights to accelerate deal velocity and size. This unique position offers the opportunity to play a central role in launching and scaling AI-enabled solutions that expand Earth data beyond traditional geospatial markets. You will advance groundbreaking solutions backed by proprietary data which create new capabilities for entire industries. Your work will be used by internal stakeholders at all levels and seen by decisionmakers worldwide. The ideal candidate can rapidly grasp technical concepts and develop simple and effective narratives that resonate with both technical and non-technical audiences. This role is expected to routinely present internally and externally at events and webinars, and should be adept at public speaking and evangelizing Planet's mission and solutions. This is a full-time, hybrid role which will require you to work from our San Francisco or Washington D.C. office 3 days per week. Impact You'll Own: Grow the market for our unique AI-powered solutions that deliver near-real time insights via automated change detection and time series analysis Support new go-to-market initiatives; assess gaps and identify opportunities for market expansion Partner with the Product and Commercial teams to develop enablement tools and training materials Monitor market trends and customer feedback to inform solution development and marketing strategies Produce and maintain a portfolio of standard global materials for our solutions including datasheets, demos, presentations, and case studies to support sales and marketing efforts Work closely with broader marketing teams (industry, growth, regional, customer, creative, and communications) to execute industry and regional marketing campaigns Deliver internal presentations and host customer-facing webinars Collaborate with technical teams to create interactive demos and narratives that showcase the power of our AI-enabled solutions What You Bring: Bachelor of Arts or Science Degree 6+ years of product or solutions marketing Experience positioning and marketing AI-enabled products for B2G/enterprise customers Exceptional active listening and interpersonal skills Excellent writing, communication, and presentation skills Creative and analytical thinking skills; ability to synthesize information Excellent attention to detail Experience partnering with product, sales, and executive stakeholders and communicating across leadership Excellent organizational skills, self-starter with ability to collaborate across departments What Makes You Stand Out: Deep understanding of Earth observation data Familiarity with cloud computing, platform development, and APIs Experience working with commercial and government stakeholders to drive adoption of geospatial data solutions Experience working with international sales teams Experience marketing to Defense and Intelligence audiences Application Deadline: December 19, 2025 by 11:59 PM PST EAR/ITAR Requirements: This position requires access to export-controlled information, and as such, employment (or hiring of a contractor) is contingent upon the candidate's ability to access all applicable export-controlled information without additional export licensing being required by the Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. Benefits While Working at Planet: These offerings are dependent on employment type and geographical location, based upon applicable law or company policy. Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution Generous Paid Time Off in addition to holidays and company-wide days off 16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Home Office Reimbursement Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning Equity Commuter Benefits (if local to an office) Volunteering Paid Time Off Compensation: The US base salary range for this full-time position at the commencement of employment is listed below. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary short-term and long-term incentives (bonus and equity). The final salary range is determined by job related experience, skills and location. The range displays our typical hiring range for new hire salaries in US locations only. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. San Francisco Salary Range $128,400 — $160,500 USD Why we care so much about Belonging. We're dedicated to helping the whole Planet, and to do that we must strive to represent all of it within each of our offices and on all of our teams. That's why Planet is guided by an ultimate north star of Belonging-dreaming big as we approach our ongoing work. If this job intrigues you, but you're thinking you might not have all the qualifications, please... do apply! At Planet, we are looking for well-rounded people from around the world who can contribute to more ways than just what is listed in this job description. We don't just fill positions, we aspire to fulfill people's careers, most excited about folks who are motivated by our underlying humanitarian efforts. We are a few orbits around the sun before we get to where we want to be, so we hope you're excited to come along for the ride. EEO statement: Planet is committed to building a community where everyone belongs and we invite people from all backgrounds to apply. Planet is an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Know Your Rights. Accommodations: Planet is an inclusive community and we know that everyone has their own needs. 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