WW Channel Cross-functional Merchandising Readiness Manager
Marcom is the creatively-led global team that oversees Apple's consumer facing marketing. We ensure the flawless development and execution of world-class communications across all medias and platforms. Every day, hundreds of millions of Apple customers around the world interact with our products. We drive the strategy and creative work that provide both new and existing customers with simple, engaging and inspiring marketing experiences.
The Channel team within Apple's Worldwide Marketing Communications group is responsible for developing go-to-market strategies that deliver against both marketing strategies and channel commercial objectives. The team leads the upfront strategy and alignment and provides on-going cross-functional oversight and coordination of Apple's marketing efforts in Channel. The Channel Cross-functional (XF) Merchandising Readiness team is responsible for the implementation and execution of product merchandising strategies across all Channel points of sale, globally.
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Description
The Channel XF Merchandising Manager is responsible for all merchandising documentation activities that support new product introductions in Channel. Taking inputs from multiple teams across Marcom and Sales, this role drives the output of all merchandising guidelines and store level plans, ensuring the flawless execution of our product and visual merchandising ambitions in Channel.","responsibilities":"Grasp new product merchandising strategies and ensure consistency across fixtures and deliverables
Collaborate and communicate extensively across many teams to gain alignment on merchandising details and assemble information for documentation
Ensure communications are streamlined, easy to understand and execute
Confirm all deliverables are correct to merchandising standards and strategies
Anticipate global merchandising questions and needs
Preferred Qualifications
Ability to explain merchandising strategies in a clear and confident manner
Flexible, organized and exceptional attention to detail
Passion for great work, with the ability to influence cross functional teams to drive the work forward
Thrive as part of a cross-functional team, flexible and adaptable in a dynamic, fast paced environment
Build rapport, credibility and influence across multiple teams in a highly matrix'd organization
Bachelor's degree preferred
Minimum Qualifications
7+ years of experience in visual merchandising, with a focus on merchandising operations
Experience with writing comprehensive merchandising direction
Experience in working with cross functional and regional teams to bring merchandising strategies to life
Proficient in Keynote & presentation experience with large groups and leadership
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Pay & Benefits
At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $146,800 and $221,200, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.
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