Manager, Partner Communications - Digital Specialist

Manager, Partner Communications - Digital Specialist

Sunnyvale, California, United States

Marketing

Role Number : 200611400

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 Partner Communications, Digital Specialist Manager plays a vital role in crafting how Apple shows up within our Partners' (indirect channel) global digital environments. Partners' digital platforms are critical to their commercial success, and this role requires a deep understanding of the various digital customer journey drivers and destinations, including display ads, media, social, e-commerce platforms, content strategy, performance marketing, digital in-store, and expertise in e-CRM. This role will drive how the partners' digital touch points improve the effectiveness of Apple product presentations and deliver the most compelling product stories.

The Manager is responsible for driving marketing innovation and raising the creative bar with indirect Channel Partners whilst upholding the integrity of the Apple brand. Key responsibilities include :

• Develop and implement comprehensive and innovative partner digital strategies and impactful creative work for Apple products and services through a deep understanding of the Apple brand, our Partners' brands, commercial priorities, market trends, and challenges.
• Work across the global organization to understand both macro and communications trends for Apple products and services. Synthesize findings into insights to inform optimization of future advertising, digital, and in-store efforts, internally and externally with Partners.
• Help partners manage and optimize customer relationships using CRM systems and tools to improve customer engagement, satisfaction, and retention, by implementing CRM strategies, defining metrics and measurement frameworks, analyzing data, and generating insights.
• Lead and manage a high-performing team of individuals, fostering an environment of innovation, experimentation, and continuous improvement within the marketing organization.
• Communicate effectively with leadership and team members to ensure alignment and progress towards goals.
• Collaborate extensively with cross-functional teams, internationally and locally, both internally at Apple (Product, Brand, Sales, Analytics, Media, Strategy), and with external partners such as Carriers, Retailers, Banks, SMB's and Enterprise Resellers, Media Content Providers and more.
• Lead, encourage, and contribute to large global network of global Partner Communications Managers, sharing standard processes, takeaways, and case studies.
• International travel may be required 3-4 times per year.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

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 $191,400 and $288,000, 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.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.