Commercial Leadership Executive Assistant

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 seeking a thoughtful, diligent, detail-oriented (and fun!) Executive Assistant to support our Commercial & European Leadership Team, Visiting Executives and UK Office. The role is wide ranging including calendaring, expenses, travel coordination, supporting weekly meetings and quarterly offsites, as well as supporting with our London office events. The ideal person is someone highly motivated by teamwork, sees through barriers to reduce clutter (inbox, calendar etc) and deliver results seamlessly and accurately with little direction. Our Executive Support team are the critical ties that bind our organisation and you would have the opportunity to work collaboratively with the team to ensure high level support to the Executive and Leadership teams, allowing them to focus on what matters most - our people, our customers, our culture and our long term path to achieving our mission. This is a full-time, remote position based in Germany, the Netherlands, Austria, Slovenia or the United Kingdom. If located near an office, you are expected to work from that office 3 days per week. Impact You’ll Own: Heavy calendar and operational support in an ever changing environment Prioritizing tasks and organizing requests to ensure smooth day-to-day operations Manage domestic and international travel and itineraries Preparation of meeting content including agendas and presentations Collaboration with the Executive Support team Supporting planning, communication, logistics and execution for office events What You Bring: 4+ years experience supporting senior executives at a fast-growing company Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field A passion for people, space, and climate Excellent follow-up skills and a desire to manage up Ability to respond and thrive in a dynamic environment Experience in general administrative support ranging from travel and accommodations, heavy calendar management and creating presentations Experience in organising off-sites and mid-scale events Maturity, resilience and professionalism working people internal and external high profile people alike Highly organized approach with the ability to ensure others around you are as well Proactive nature, with the ability to anticipate the needs of others Solid command for both the fine details and the big picture, keeping priorities in constant shuffle Outstanding verbal and written communication Ability to find solutions with minimal direction Google suite proficiency Willingness to travel to our London office when required What Makes You Stand Out: Familiarity working at a global business with multiple offices and timezones Ability to react with appropriate levels of urgency to situations and events that require quick response or turnaround A collaborative mindset Willingness to ask questions, learn and have a sense of curiosity Application Deadline: October 27, 2026 by 11:59p / 23:59 CET (Central European Time) 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 #LI-REMOTE San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 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. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation during the hiring process, please reach out to accommodations@planet.com or contact your recruiter with your request. Your message will be confidential and we will be happy to assist you. 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Should an interview involve use of AI interview technologies, the candidate will receive notification and have the ability to opt out both in advance and/or real-time. Opting out will not affect one's candidacy. Candidate AI Policy: Planet embraces Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, and we encourage its responsible use. We understand that candidates may use various resources, including AI tools, to prepare for interviews and assessments. However, during any live interview stage or when actively completing assessments for this position, the use of AI tools—e.g. Large Language Models (LLMs), deep fake technology, etc.—is strictly prohibited unless explicitly prompted by an interviewer or assessment instructions. If you are unsure about acceptable use, please contact your recruiter for clarification. If an AI tool or similar technology is desired as an accommodation, please contact accommodations@planet.com with your request for assistance. 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