Apple Inc.
Beats Strategy and Channel Marketing Lead

The people here at Apple don’t just build products – they build the kind of wonder that’s revolutionized entire industries. It’s the diversity of those people and their ideas that encourages the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it.Apple’s Sales organization generates the revenue needed to fuel our ongoing development of products and services. This, in turn, enriches the lives of hundreds of millions of people around the world. Our sales team is, in many ways, the face of Apple to our largest customers.We are seeking a highly motivated individual to support the development and execution of Apple’s sales and channel marketing strategy for Beats within the worldwide Channel Sales organization. This role also supports Apple Accessories and AppleCare.This job will support staff based in London and focus on EMEA but support the WW organization.

Key Qualifications

• 7+ years working in sales, marketing and/or business development across retail landscape in Europe.
• You’re quick on your feet and connect and influence the right people both inside and outside of Apple.
• You empower others to learn, to be curious and ultimately, share your passion for the Beats and Apple story.
• As a go to person with leadership, you are trusted and comfortable in tough situations. You can settle disputes, negotiations and take on the hard calls with minimal noise. You step up to conflicts and see them as opportunities to shine.
• You drive forward and create competitive and breakthrough strategies that grow and shape the business.
• You are an expert at presenting. You make the complex simple and you command an audience by bringing them along for the journey.
• You are quick to adapt to changing priorities, urgent customer needs, or a final push to meet a quarterly forecast, you face the daily challenge of where to focus your time and energy.
• You have a don’t give up attitude, and finish, especially in the face of resistance or setbacks.
• You recognize strategic opportunities and work towards results.
• You are skilled at implementing a structured planning framework that fosters advocacy and collaboration with every level.
• You collaborate closely with internal and external partners to create account plans / programs that scale the business
• You thrive in ambiguous environments and able to collaborate with other teams and partners, while possessing a real passion for the Beats and Apple business.

Description

We are looking for a highly motivated person to work in the Apple London office to support the Beats European Sales and Channel Marketing team. This person will work directly with retail partners to help develop quarterly business plans- sales, marketing and training to ensure flawless execution across every touchpoint.The right candidate is great at implementing and creating structure and works well in a deeply cross-functional environment. They are skilled at looking at each day and deeming what matters, while always striving to the Big Picture.Within Apple, there are many internal stakeholders. This person is there to ensure Beats is integrated and aligned with all other Apple lines of business across all strategic partners.This person thinks strategically, works collaboratively and is excited to push and try new things. You are savvy in the digital retail landscape, understand brick and mortar and are constantly thinking about new ways to reach the customer and educate them about our products. You know what motivates retailers and are great at establishing external relationships with key people.This person will also touch both the Accessories and AppleCare businesses.

Additional Requirements

• Apple is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We also take affirmative action to offer employment and advancement opportunities to all applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants.