Sales Support Intern

About Us
The payments market is the most exciting technology market in the world today for good reason. McKinsey values it globally at over $2 trillion and it’s growing between 13-15% year-on-year. Some of the largest most dynamic brands are investing in this sector; Apple has ApplePay, Google has GooglePay, Amazon has AmazonPay, and it’s not just the Silicon Valley brands. Tencent owns WeChatPay, Alibaba owns Alipay and digital disruptors like Square, Stripe and Adyen all invest millions to grow the payments market.

Planet are a technology company that’s transforming payments by putting the customer experience first. We help our customers deliver a better experience for guests, shoppers, and consumers everywhere. We operate in a market that continues to evolve and expand, partnering with the world’s most prestigious brands across Retail and Hospitality, and with a network of Financial Services partners worldwide.

To meet consumer demands, payments must be simple, safe, and invisible. The only way to do this is to fully embed payments in the software that runs business. By combining software and payment technology, Planet’s creating a world of connected commerce, that makes payments feel good.

We’re growing organically, and with strong Private Equity investors, Advent International and Eurazeo, we’ve the financial capital and expertise to grow our capabilities and reach through acquisition.

Sales, Hospitality Overview
Hotels are at the forefront in a world where digital and physical experiences are coming together. Planet is excited about helping hotels help their staff and customers towards frictionless processes and experiences, with payment right in the middle.

Our Sales Hospitality team comprises of 150 employees globally and with the acquisition of Protel PMS, Hoist groups as well as Avantio, we are just getting started to provide a real feel good, connected experience at world's most well-known hotels.

Role Overview
The Sales Support Intern is an important role within our Sales Hospitality team in Austria and Germany. In this role, you will support our dynamic team by prequalifying different data sources of cold leads and opportunities. You will be responsible for finding and confirming the proper decision makers, prospects, and information sources across our leads through phoning, mailing, and desktop research.
What you will do
Use various data sources and formats (excel files, databases) to find and confirm the appropriate contact person for a sales lead accurately and efficiently.
This will be achieved through desktop research and proactive outbound calling and mailing.
Confirm and track relevant contact information for the sales team to follow up with.
Develop an understanding of Planet’s products and services to have an awareness of broader cross-sell opportunities.
Integrate and communicate regularly with our sales team.
Who you are
Positive and open with a resilient attitude and driven to deliver high-quality and success in what you do.
Confident and comfortable communicating via telephone and willing to call new prospects.
An interest in technology and willingness to learn about Planet.
Disciplined and hard-working nature.
German Native and good written and spoken English (min. B1).
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