Application Guide

How to Apply for Pre-Sales Solutions Architect, LATAM

at Planet

🏢 About Planet

Planet is a leader in Earth-imaging, operating the largest constellation of satellites to capture daily, global imagery. Their mission to empower environmental stewardship through accessible data makes them a compelling choice for those passionate about leveraging geospatial technology for real-world impact.

About This Role

As a Pre-Sales Solutions Architect for LATAM, you'll bridge Planet's cutting-edge satellite data with customer needs, crafting tailored solutions and demos. This role is pivotal in driving adoption across governments and enterprises, directly influencing how remote sensing data is used for critical decisions in the region.

💡 A Day in the Life

Start your day reviewing customer inquiries from LATAM time zones, then join a call with a Chilean agribusiness to demo Planet data for crop monitoring. Spend the afternoon building a Python script to automate a data pipeline for a Brazilian government contract, followed by a sync with the product team on feature requests from your accounts.

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🎯 Who Planet Is Looking For

  • A bilingual (Spanish/English) geospatial expert with 4+ years in LATAM customer-facing roles, specifically selling remote sensing solutions to governments or large enterprises.
  • Proficient in QGIS, ArcGIS, ENVI, and GDAL, with hands-on Python skills for building data pipelines and APIs.
  • A trusted advisor who can translate complex technical capabilities into business value, fostering long-term relationships with C-level and technical stakeholders.
  • Self-starter comfortable with remote work across time zones, with a knack for collaborating with product and customer success teams.

📝 Tips for Applying to Planet

1

Tailor your resume to highlight LATAM government/commercial deals involving satellite imagery, quantifying impact (e.g., 'Supported 3 national agencies in adopting Planet data for deforestation monitoring').

2

Include a link to a portfolio or GitHub showcasing Python scripts for geospatial data processing (e.g., NDVI calculations, API integrations).

3

In your cover letter, mention specific Planet products (e.g., PlanetScope, SkySat) and how you've used similar data to solve problems.

4

Demonstrate language proficiency by submitting application materials in both Spanish and English, and prepare for bilingual interviews.

5

Research Planet's recent LATAM partnerships (e.g., with ministries of agriculture or environment) and reference them in your application to show genuine interest.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your proven ability to design and present tailored geospatial solutions for LATAM government or commercial clients.', "Technical fluency with Planet-like datasets and tools (e.g., Python, QGIS) and how you've used them to build data pipelines.", "Experience as a trusted advisor, including examples of how you've influenced customer strategy or won competitive deals.", "Passion for Planet's mission of environmental stewardship and how your work aligns with their impact in LATAM."]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Explore Planet's website to understand their product lines (PlanetScope, SkySat, etc.) and recent LATAM case studies.
  • → Read about Planet's 'Planet Insights Platform' and how it integrates with GIS tools like ArcGIS.
  • → Familiarize yourself with Planet's competitors (e.g., Maxar, Airbus) and their positioning in LATAM.
  • → Look up Planet's blog or press releases for news on LATAM partnerships or product launches.

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk me through how you would design a solution using Planet imagery for a government agency monitoring illegal mining in the Amazon.
2 Describe a time you handled a technical objection during a demo and how you turned it into a selling point.
3 How would you prioritize competing requests from multiple LATAM customers while collaborating with product teams?
4 What is your experience with Python for processing satellite data? Can you share a specific script you built?
5 How do you stay current with geospatial trends and Planet's evolving product suite?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Focusing only on technical skills without demonstrating business acumen or customer relationship experience.
  • Submitting a generic cover letter that doesn't mention LATAM or Planet's specific offerings.
  • Failing to prepare for a bilingual interview—practice technical terms in both Spanish and English.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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