Apple Watch and AirPods Business Planning Manager, WW Channel Sales Team
Cupertino,California,United States
Sales and Business Development
The people here at Apple don't just create products - they create the kind of wonder that's revolutionized entire industries. It's the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires 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. Apple is looking for a dynamic, highly-motivated Business Planning Manager to join the Worldwide channel sales team. The channel sales organization is responsible for managing Apples commercial relationships with resellers around the world. You will support the business planning team in all facets of its work to drive and develop sales actions to support a multi-billion dollar business, including strategic planning, market and sales analytics, identifying standard methodologies, as well as special projects. If you are a strong and practical problem-solver with experience managing a sales operations/programs driven organization, this is a great opportunity for you. Success in the role requires an ability to work effectively and efficiently across a global sales organization. You will work directly with worldwide and regional sales leaders, finance, operations as well as other key partners. The successful candidate may not have sales experience on their resume, but must have spent time directly interacting with and supporting the success of a large sales organization.
Description
The duties and responsibilities are very diverse, but include the following: - Provide perspective on key factors impacting important market segments (industry structure, competitive behavior, consumer behavior, ecosystem economics, etc.) - Define implications of current and potential trends/events, and develop long-term, annual, and quarterly sales priorities and action plans. - Craft executive presentations that deliver key insights about the business and recommended sales actions - Work closely with finance and regional sales teams to support demand generation activities.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in business, finance, economics or related field
8+ years business planning, operations, strategy and/or sales management experience
Proven ability to conduct data analysis, synthesize insights from multiple data sources, and effectively present research findings
Strong analytical and business modeling skills
Key Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
The ability to manage by influence
A flexible work style and approach based on business needs
A solid understanding of the consumer electronics industry (products, technologies, trends)
A MBA is highly advantageous
Education & Experience
Additional Requirements
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 $143,900 and $216,900, 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 (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html) about Apple Benefits.Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
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