General Manager

Planet payment; Strasbourg; Hybride; EUR 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading payment technology company based in France is seeking a General Manager to oversee the Proximis business. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in SaaS for retail or fintech, with proven skills in leadership and P&L management. This role is hybrid, requiring three days per week in the office, and offers a dynamic work environment focused on customer-centric growth.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in SaaS for Retail, eCommerce, or Fintech required.
• Proven track record in scaling software brands.
• Experience managing P&L responsibilities.

Responsabilités

• Lead cross-functional teams with a high-performance culture.
• Define and execute market positioning strategies.
• Manage partnerships and represent Proximis at key events.

Connaissances

Leadership in SaaS

Understanding of OMS

Negotiation skills

Fluency in French

Fluency in English

Description du poste

About Us

Planet is a leading technology company transforming payments and connected commerce by putting customer experience first. Our portfolio includes Proximis, an omnichannel commerce platform that combines Order Management (OMS) and Content Management (CMS) to help multilocation retailers deliver seamless “buy anywhere, fulfil anywhere” experiences. Backed by private equity partners Advent International and Eurazeo, Planet has the capital and expertise to scale Proximis while continuing to expand our global footprint across Retail and Hospitality.

Role Overview

We are looking for an entrepreneurial GeneralManager to own the end-to-end Proximis business in France and beyond. You will lead Product, Marketing, Sales, and CustomerSuccess.

What You Will Do

Lead & Inspire a cross‑functional team—Product, Engineering, Marketing, Sales, and CustomerSuccess—instilling a high‑performance, customer‑centric culture.

Define & Execute Strategy for growth, market positioning, and go‑to‑market plans that strengthen Proximis’ presence among enterprise retailers.

Elevate Brand & Relationships by showcasing customer success stories, thought leadership, and partnership with Planet’s payments offering.

Manage P&L—including budgeting, pricing, forecasting, and board‑level reporting—ensuring sustainable, profitable growth.

Represent Proximis at trade shows, analyst briefings, and executive sponsor meetings with key clients.

Build Partnerships with system integrators, technology vendors, and strategic alliances to accelerate market penetration in French‑speaking and Iberian regions.

Who You Are

Senior leader with 10+ years in SaaS for Retail, eCommerce, or Fintech.

Proven ability to scale a software brand and strengthen customer loyalty in competitive markets.

Deep understanding of OMS, headless / composable commerce, and omnichannel customer journeys.

Commercially astute and comfortable negotiating C‑level enterprise deals.

Inspirational people manager who builds high‑trust cultures and develops future leaders.

Resilient, strategic, results‑oriented, and adept at navigating complex stakeholder landscapes.

Fluent in French and English.

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 – Apply now.

At Planet, we embrace a hybrid work model, with three days a week in the office.

Reasonable accommodations may be made in order to allow for an individual to perform the essential functions of this role successfully.