Programs & Readiness Lead, AMR Retail Merchandising

The Apple Retail Merchandising team inspires our customers to discover, learn about, and buy Apple products, services, and accessories through elevated product presentation and rich discovery experiences. The Geo Retail Merchandising team's mission is to implement, localize and optimize the WW strategy in the region.

The Merchandising Programs & Readiness Lead is responsible for merchandising comms and engagement strategies across AMR region to support our Retail teams. Inclusion is a shared responsibility, and we work together to foster a culture where everyone belongs and is inspired to do their best work.

Description

Through close partnership with cross-functional Global Retail Support (GRS) teams, including AMR Ownership Operations, Retail Engagement & Marketing, WW Visual and Product Merchandising teams as well as APAC and EMEIA counterparts, this role will help deliver structured merchandising communications, engaging programs, and effective training as an innovative and cross-functional partner.

• Develop merchandising engagement and communications strategies, programs and content for both hero and accessories *Partner with WW Merchandising and AMR Field Merchandising teams to develop cadence and content to engage and support store team members *Partner with AMR Field Merchandising team to manage consistent execution and evolution of Store Presentation Review (SPR) program *Partner with Cross-functional teams for Apple campaigns and promotions as to represent merchandising organization *Manage NPI/Reset readiness comms on tasks and deliverables and AMR merchandising comms for Store Leadership *Collaborate with Geo-based teams to provide Geo specific insights to WW Merchandising team *Lead the Geo expansion projects from merchandising standpoint *Own AMR Merchandising editorial calendar to ensure consistent and accurate Plan of Record.

*Contributes to an inclusive environment through respecting each others' differences and having the curiosity to learn, and demonstrates Apple's values of inclusion and diversity in daily activities

Minimum Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in merchandising, marketing, training, retail operations or other related fields

• Bachelor's degree (Business, Marketing, or related degrees preferred) or industry equivalent experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent program management skills

• Strong organizational skills, ability to manage multiple projects of great complexity simultaneously and prioritize deliverables to balance speed and accuracy

• Experience dealing with ambiguity and be able to navigate to influence change with organization agility

• Outstanding verbal and written communications and Keynote presentation skills

• Exceptional attention to details

• A great story teller, including the ability to simplify and synthesize to create engaging narratives and developing compelling content

• Strong decision quality with experience in planning and organizing

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 $131,300 and $250,400, 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.