Apple
WW Visual Merchandising Program Manager
Apple, Cupertino, California, United States, 95014
WW Visual Merchandising Program Manager
Cupertino,California,United States
Operations and Supply Chain
The people here at Apple don’t just create products — they build 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. At Apple, inclusion is a shared responsibility, and we work together to foster a culture where everyone belongs and is inspired to do their best work. Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it! Apple's Real Estate, Design & Merchandising (RDM) teams create and care for Apple Stores that look, feel, and function as beautifully as our products. We do this by obsessing over the employee and customer experience, and driving a strategy that sets the bar. The WW Visual Merchandising Programs team inspires customers to discover, to learn about and to buy Apple products, services, and accessories through visual merchandising that delivers a personalized experience like no other. We do this by communicating a focused point of view to create unique Apple experiences, that we then execute flawlessly. The Visual Merchandising Program Manager is responsible for the development and delivery of these experiences through partnership with our cross-functional and store teams providing our customers a best-in-class experience worldwide. Success in the role will require skilled stakeholder management, leading through influence and ambiguity, and driving quickly to deliver results in fast-paced work environment. Imagine what you could do here!
Description
-Act as a point of expertise, integration and accountability for Retail brand initiatives. Support our retail merchandising strategy, through the creation, development, and in-store implementation of visual and digital elements across all Apple Retail stores ensuring worldwide feasibility, through a deep understanding of our customer journey, store operations, and unique store requirements. -Manage and drive planning and execution of large, complex, and strategically significant cross-functional initiatives. -Understand Retail’s strategy and engage in conceptualization and planning of initiatives to shape their execution. -Lead partnership and create efficiencies with existing processes, improving implementation in stores, as well as cross-functional work streams across Retail and Apple, Inc. including Product Marketing, Industrial Design, Product Design, Retail Marketing, Digital Merchandising, Marcom, Customer Insights, and Store Operations. -Identify and communicate key priorities to generate drive for results, teamwork, and achieving business objectives with inspired team vision and purpose. -Present regularly to leadership and cross-functional partners. -Facilitate constant communication loop with Geo-based teams and Field Merchandising on feedback and strategy handoffs for local implementation. -Oversee visual merchandising budget. Partner with Finance on weekly basis to review targets vs. actuals, and evolve XF collaboration.
Minimum Qualifications
7+ years prior Program Management or Retail Management experience
Bachelor's degree (Business, Marketing, or related degrees preferred) or industry equivalent experience
Key Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Outstanding influencer who connects the dots at the organization, strategy, program, and project levels.
Proven experience with process development, project management, problem solving and critical thinking.
Strong business sense and ability to comfortably dive into any area of the business, develop a deep understanding of business needs, and shape execution plans.
Supply Chain management, vendor management or creative/product development experience.
Drive for innovation and experience leading planning and project management initiatives.
Ability to drive strategy, develop and influence business relationships at all levels of an organization.
Ability to facilitate collaboratively in cross-functional decision-making environments
Experience in interacting with, presenting to and influencing all levels of Leadership
Previous experience in global brand execution with a programmatic and merchandising focus.
Ability to thrive in an ambiguous, fast-paced environment, while simultaneously operating at both strategic and tactical levels.
Excellent presentation, written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills
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 $269,100, 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.
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure 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.Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant. (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf)
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Cupertino,California,United States
Operations and Supply Chain
The people here at Apple don’t just create products — they build 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. At Apple, inclusion is a shared responsibility, and we work together to foster a culture where everyone belongs and is inspired to do their best work. Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it! Apple's Real Estate, Design & Merchandising (RDM) teams create and care for Apple Stores that look, feel, and function as beautifully as our products. We do this by obsessing over the employee and customer experience, and driving a strategy that sets the bar. The WW Visual Merchandising Programs team inspires customers to discover, to learn about and to buy Apple products, services, and accessories through visual merchandising that delivers a personalized experience like no other. We do this by communicating a focused point of view to create unique Apple experiences, that we then execute flawlessly. The Visual Merchandising Program Manager is responsible for the development and delivery of these experiences through partnership with our cross-functional and store teams providing our customers a best-in-class experience worldwide. Success in the role will require skilled stakeholder management, leading through influence and ambiguity, and driving quickly to deliver results in fast-paced work environment. Imagine what you could do here!
Description
-Act as a point of expertise, integration and accountability for Retail brand initiatives. Support our retail merchandising strategy, through the creation, development, and in-store implementation of visual and digital elements across all Apple Retail stores ensuring worldwide feasibility, through a deep understanding of our customer journey, store operations, and unique store requirements. -Manage and drive planning and execution of large, complex, and strategically significant cross-functional initiatives. -Understand Retail’s strategy and engage in conceptualization and planning of initiatives to shape their execution. -Lead partnership and create efficiencies with existing processes, improving implementation in stores, as well as cross-functional work streams across Retail and Apple, Inc. including Product Marketing, Industrial Design, Product Design, Retail Marketing, Digital Merchandising, Marcom, Customer Insights, and Store Operations. -Identify and communicate key priorities to generate drive for results, teamwork, and achieving business objectives with inspired team vision and purpose. -Present regularly to leadership and cross-functional partners. -Facilitate constant communication loop with Geo-based teams and Field Merchandising on feedback and strategy handoffs for local implementation. -Oversee visual merchandising budget. Partner with Finance on weekly basis to review targets vs. actuals, and evolve XF collaboration.
Minimum Qualifications
7+ years prior Program Management or Retail Management experience
Bachelor's degree (Business, Marketing, or related degrees preferred) or industry equivalent experience
Key Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Outstanding influencer who connects the dots at the organization, strategy, program, and project levels.
Proven experience with process development, project management, problem solving and critical thinking.
Strong business sense and ability to comfortably dive into any area of the business, develop a deep understanding of business needs, and shape execution plans.
Supply Chain management, vendor management or creative/product development experience.
Drive for innovation and experience leading planning and project management initiatives.
Ability to drive strategy, develop and influence business relationships at all levels of an organization.
Ability to facilitate collaboratively in cross-functional decision-making environments
Experience in interacting with, presenting to and influencing all levels of Leadership
Previous experience in global brand execution with a programmatic and merchandising focus.
Ability to thrive in an ambiguous, fast-paced environment, while simultaneously operating at both strategic and tactical levels.
Excellent presentation, written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills
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 $269,100, 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.
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure 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.Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant. (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf)
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Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure 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. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (Opens in a new window) .
Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants. United States Department of Labor. Learn more (Opens in a new window) .
Apple will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law. If you’re applying for a position in San Francisco, review the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance guidelines (opens in a new window) applicable in your area.
Apple participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program (Opens in a new window) .
Apple is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. Reasonable Accommodation and Drug Free Workplace policy Learn more (Opens in a new window) .
Apple is a drug-free workplace. Reasonable Accommodation and Drug Free Workplace policy Learn more (Opens in a new window) .