Company Overview:
At Apple, we don't just create products - we revolutionise industries. Our innovative spirit is driven by the diversity of our people and their ideas.
We're a team that generates revenue to fuel ongoing product and service development, enriching the lives of hundreds of millions worldwide.
Our sales organisation is the direct interface with our largest customers, making us crucial to Apple's success.
About the Role:
This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned merchandising professional to lead our Point of Sales Operations teams across Italy, Spain, and Portugal.
You'll work closely with sales teams, finance, and key business partners to drive the success of POS Ops initiatives, ensuring seamless execution of Apple programmes at the point of sales.
Your Key Responsibilities:
* Drive effective programme coverage and planning, executing, monitoring, and measuring customer experience at POS.
* Develop key actions to enhance programme quality, product presentation, visibility, and effectiveness in-store.
* Provide direction to central and POS Ops team members, building understanding of how their roles contribute to sales strategies.
* Motivate and drive people to successfully deliver, embracing agility to achieve common goals.
* Partner with channel sales teams to define and ensure seamless execution of Apple programmes initiatives at the point of sales.
What We're Looking For:
We need a doer and enabler who can handle their workload, work independently, and foster collaboration within the team in a dynamic environment.
You should have:
* A strong business acumen and ability to eliminate roadblocks.
* The ability to drive what matters and empower your team to reach their goals.
* Excellent organisational skills, influencing and negotiation skills, and attention to detail.
* Flexibility to meet deadlines and a solid quantitative analysis skillset.
* Extensive experience in merchandising/trade marketing positions.
Requirements:
* Bachelor's degree or equivalent preferred.
* Fluency in Italian and/or Spanish, written and spoken.
About You:
You'll be a seasoned merchandising professional with several years of experience gained preferably in a retail environment.
As a collaborative leader, you'll motivate and drive people to successfully deliver, embracing agility to achieve common goals.