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Deal Desk Manager roles sit at the intersection of sales operations, contracts, and pricing strategy, all functions that qualify as specialty occupations under H-1B. Employers in SaaS, enterprise software, and financial services sponsor regularly, and the LCA filing process requires your employer to certify a prevailing wage before USCIS reviews your petition.
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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 worldwide and joining us from offices in San Francisco, Washington DC, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, and The Netherlands.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Global Deal Desk Manager is the key strategic partner between Sales, FP&A, Product, and Legal, acting as mission control for our most complex, strategic customer deals, as well as providing key leadership on emergent pricing and packaging. This role will provide responsive, proactive advisory to the Sales organization, ensuring deals are structured for customer success, while adhering to company objectives, margins, regulatory compliance and corporate policies. This role is a key driver of scale for our Pricing and Packaging, Proposals, and Services organizations, overseeing the development and execution of optimized, repeatable deal playbooks.
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:
- Leadership: Serve as a strategic advisor through management of a multi-sector, multi-industry, global Deal Desk function
- Deal Structure: Architect standard deal structures for emerging capabilities, in close partnership with Product, Engineering, and FP&A teams
- Optimization: Optimize nonstandard sales for ASC 606 compliance
- Simplicity: Analyze deal trends; provide recommendations on pricing, packaging, and business rules through a continuous improvement cycle
- Consistency: Develop and standardize business rules
- Velocity: Drive formal, fast-paced Deal Committees for large, complex deal reviews, within tight time frames, for emergent needs
- Strategic Partner: Facilitate the launch of new pricing rollouts, with a key role in customer migrations
- Automation: Integrate seamless nonstandard content development across Proposals, as well as simplify deliverable forecasts for Finance and Accounting
WHAT YOU BRING:
- 6+ years of direct Deal Desk experience, more desired
- Expert in revenue recognition (ASC 606) and common SaaS metrics
- High proficiency in Salesforce and CPQ
- Track record of deal structuring and pricing analysis
- Experience with contract management
- Expert stakeholder management and communication skills
- Expert collaborator and negotiator
- Experience challenging and influencing an Executive audience
- Industry AI trends in Deal Desk Management
WHAT MAKES YOU STAND OUT:
- 8+ years in Deal Desk functions, or advanced negotiation experience
- Solid FP&A background
- Experience launching a Deal Desk
- Experience in government contracting or large Prime contracting motions
- Experience with both SaaS and hardware sales
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
June 29, 2026 at 11:59p PT
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
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.
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.
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.
Privacy Policy: By clicking "Apply Now" at the top of this job posting, I acknowledge that I have read the Planet Data Privacy Notice for California Staff Members and Applicants, and hereby consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of my personal information as described therein.
Privacy Policy (European Applicants): By clicking "Apply Now" at the top of this job posting, I acknowledge that I have read the Candidate Privacy Notice GDPR Planet Labs Europe, and hereby consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of my personal information as described therein.
AI in Our Interviewing Process: Planet is committed to providing an exceptional interview experience for all candidates. We are currently exploring AI interviewing technologies to better focus on candidates and less on trying to capture notes. As such, with the candidate's consent, select interviews may be recorded and include a Planet AI Notetaker for transcription and summarization purposes. 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. Your message will be confidential, and we will be happy to assist you. Violation of this policy may result in disqualification of your application.
INTRODUCTION
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 worldwide and joining us from offices in San Francisco, Washington DC, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, and The Netherlands.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Global Deal Desk Manager is the key strategic partner between Sales, FP&A, Product, and Legal, acting as mission control for our most complex, strategic customer deals, as well as providing key leadership on emergent pricing and packaging. This role will provide responsive, proactive advisory to the Sales organization, ensuring deals are structured for customer success, while adhering to company objectives, margins, regulatory compliance and corporate policies. This role is a key driver of scale for our Pricing and Packaging, Proposals, and Services organizations, overseeing the development and execution of optimized, repeatable deal playbooks.
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:
- Leadership: Serve as a strategic advisor through management of a multi-sector, multi-industry, global Deal Desk function
- Deal Structure: Architect standard deal structures for emerging capabilities, in close partnership with Product, Engineering, and FP&A teams
- Optimization: Optimize nonstandard sales for ASC 606 compliance
- Simplicity: Analyze deal trends; provide recommendations on pricing, packaging, and business rules through a continuous improvement cycle
- Consistency: Develop and standardize business rules
- Velocity: Drive formal, fast-paced Deal Committees for large, complex deal reviews, within tight time frames, for emergent needs
- Strategic Partner: Facilitate the launch of new pricing rollouts, with a key role in customer migrations
- Automation: Integrate seamless nonstandard content development across Proposals, as well as simplify deliverable forecasts for Finance and Accounting
WHAT YOU BRING:
- 6+ years of direct Deal Desk experience, more desired
- Expert in revenue recognition (ASC 606) and common SaaS metrics
- High proficiency in Salesforce and CPQ
- Track record of deal structuring and pricing analysis
- Experience with contract management
- Expert stakeholder management and communication skills
- Expert collaborator and negotiator
- Experience challenging and influencing an Executive audience
- Industry AI trends in Deal Desk Management
WHAT MAKES YOU STAND OUT:
- 8+ years in Deal Desk functions, or advanced negotiation experience
- Solid FP&A background
- Experience launching a Deal Desk
- Experience in government contracting or large Prime contracting motions
- Experience with both SaaS and hardware sales
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
June 29, 2026 at 11:59p PT
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
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.
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.
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.
Privacy Policy: By clicking "Apply Now" at the top of this job posting, I acknowledge that I have read the Planet Data Privacy Notice for California Staff Members and Applicants, and hereby consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of my personal information as described therein.
Privacy Policy (European Applicants): By clicking "Apply Now" at the top of this job posting, I acknowledge that I have read the Candidate Privacy Notice GDPR Planet Labs Europe, and hereby consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of my personal information as described therein.
AI in Our Interviewing Process: Planet is committed to providing an exceptional interview experience for all candidates. We are currently exploring AI interviewing technologies to better focus on candidates and less on trying to capture notes. As such, with the candidate's consent, select interviews may be recorded and include a Planet AI Notetaker for transcription and summarization purposes. 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. Your message will be confidential, and we will be happy to assist you. Violation of this policy may result in disqualification of your application.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Deal Desk Manager
Frame your degree for specialty occupation
Deal Desk roles typically require a degree in business, finance, or a related field. Pull your O*NET occupation profile for this title to confirm the degree requirement language USCIS adjudicators expect to see in your petition.
Target SaaS companies with active LCA history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Deal Desk Manager roles by employers with verified LCA filing history. Companies that have filed before understand the prevailing wage process and won't stall at the offer stage over sponsorship logistics.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating compensation
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing rate for your location and job level. Run your title and metro area through the OFLC Wage Search before your offer conversation so you know the floor going in.
Document cross-functional scope in your offer letter
USCIS scrutinizes Deal Desk petitions more when the role description reads like general sales support. Get your offer letter to specify pricing authority, contract governance, and cross-functional ownership, language that maps directly to specialty occupation criteria.
Use your 60-day grace period strategically
If you're transitioning between employers, USCIS allows a 60-day grace period after your previous role ends. File the new I-129 petition before that window closes, your new employer can request premium processing to compress adjudication to 15 business days.
Confirm your employer is E-Verify enrolled before signing
H-1B employers aren't universally required to use E-Verify, but cap-exempt employers and federal contractors are. Ask HR directly, an employer that hasn't run an H-1B petition before may not realize E-Verify enrollment is required in their situation.
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Find Deal Desk Manager JobsDeal Desk Manager H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Deal Desk Manager role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as business, finance, economics, or a related discipline. Roles that accept any degree or substitute experience broadly are harder to qualify. The job description needs to specify a direct relationship between the degree field and the duties performed, which USCIS reviews when adjudicating the I-129 petition.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most consistently for Deal Desk Managers?
Enterprise SaaS, cloud infrastructure, and financial technology companies sponsor most frequently for this title. These employers run high-volume, recurring deal cycles that justify a dedicated Deal Desk function, and their HR and legal teams typically have established H-1B workflows. You can browse employers with active LCA filing history for this role on Migrate Mate.
How does the prevailing wage requirement affect a Deal Desk Manager offer?
Your employer must file a Labor Condition Application certifying your wage meets or exceeds the DOL prevailing rate for your job title, level, and work location before USCIS will process the I-129. The prevailing wage is tied to the specific metro area where you'll work, not a national average, so offers in high-cost markets like San Francisco or New York carry higher certified minimums.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new employer mid-year if I change Deal Desk jobs?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can start working for a new employer as soon as the new I-129 petition is filed with USCIS, as long as your previous status was lawful and the petition is non-frivolous. You don't need to wait for approval. The new employer must file before your authorized stay expires or within the 60-day grace period after your previous employment ends.
What documentation should I prepare before a Deal Desk Manager H-1B petition is filed?
You'll need official transcripts showing a qualifying degree, a detailed job description that maps your duties to the specialty occupation definition, and any professional credentials or certifications relevant to the role. If your degree title doesn't directly match the position, a credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization can bridge the gap. Your employer's attorney will also need the certified LCA before drafting the I-129.
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