Channel Program Manager - Parental Cover

Job Description

SummaryThe people here at Apple dont just build products - they craft the kind of wonder thats revolutionised entire industries. Its 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. Apples Sales organisation generates the revenue needed to boost our ongoing development of products and services. This in turn, enriches the lives of hundreds of millions of people around the world. Our team is, in many ways, the face of Apple to our many customers in KSA Job Summary Your main area of responsibility will be to ensure that our authorised partners, across all RTMs (Routes to Market APR, Consumer, Telco, Commercial and Education) deliver an outstanding In-Store and Online customer experience. Working primarily with Telco & Consumer Channel Managers, you will assist in defining and delivering a Programs Strategy tailored for the KSA market and channel partner. This will span various Apple Branded Programs and Partner Led (Non-Branded) Programs. Build deep relationships, supervise and share important metrics for each Branded / Non-Branded Location to support the growth objectives of the business. Develop program improvements as needed, or terminate programs at the end of their life.Key Qualifications

• Strategic mind-set, with validated experience working in a marketing environment
• Substantial trade/ channel marketing experience as well as strong project management skills
• Digital Experience managing website, app with good understanding of online customer journey and buy flow
• Specialist understanding of market trends especially in developing markets and focus on Telco and Consumer Electronic sectors covering both in-store and the online customer journeys
• Financial planning experience with understanding of budget management, branding, scalability and event production processes
• Strong commercial competences and experience in working with distributors, retailers and resellers
• Flexibility in accommodating channel partners demands, which can change at short notice
• Excellent verbal and written, presentation and communication skills
• Strong analytical skills and a collaborative working style
• Ability to be a quick learner and good at multi - tasking is essential.
• Excellent relationship building and maintaining skills are also important.

DescriptionYou will build execution plans and select and handle the right POS and in-store space to roll out Branded and Non-Branded programs. Support ongoing Merchandising & Maintenance. Build merchandising trackers and processes to ensure full visibility of the program status at any given time. Improve Apple Share of Voice within the Key Partners and ensure all Apple Demos & displays are within Apple guidelines. Drive outstanding merchandising deployment in formal and informal retail, handle POS performance, execution of demand generation in close partnership with Retail, Telco and APR partners. Responsible for building and carrying out maintenance plans with the relevant agencies and in cooperation with Apples central teams on all Apple programs. In coordination with the different teams, you will develop the P&L, business cases, the store brief and secure the location for the various programs. Mystery Shopping & Audit follow up and score review with partners as well as developing the action plan for better consumer experience within all programs. You will help to develop marketing plans and strategies in direct cooperation with local Sales team & wider Apple teams with the goal to drive programs coverage across multiple consumer channels. Ensure the yearly deployment target of new programs is met for the year and align it with team and partner Secure prime real estate in partner stores (Jarir, eXtra, STC, etc.) to deploy high quality Apple programs managed by Apple staff Launch new products (September yearly launch as well as WWDC, Spring Launch) and ensure all programs are displaying the newly launched products as well as other related items (graphics, device content, etc.) Ensure we have the right connectivity and showcasing device demo content across more than 400 branded doors to educate consumers around our devices and their features Schedule with the team regular market visits to understand customer dynamics, market trends, pricing strategies, marketing opportunitiesEducation & ExperienceBachelor degree in Business / Marketing / Digital Marketing or equivalent experience.Additional Requirements

• Additional Information
• 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!
• We will ensure that if you declare a disability, you are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation!

Keyskills :
business cases Analytical Skills Pricing Strategies Relationship Building Collaborative Working Marketing Project Management Financial Planning Marketing Plans

About Company

Apple Inc. is an American multinational technology company that specializes in consumer electronics, software and online services headquartered in Cupertino, California, United States. Apple is the largest technology company by revenue (totaling US$365.8 billion in 2021) and as of May 2022, it is the world's second biggest company by market capitalization,the fourth-largest personal computer vendor by unit sales and second-largest mobile phone manufacturer. It is one of the Big Five American information technology companies, alongside Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft.