Job Description

Apple\'s Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) Marketing Communications group works to ensure that the company\xe2\x80\x99s strategic products are conveyed in the most compelling manner to a wide array of audiences in multiple markets and languages.

Apple strives to design and deploy clear and consistent marketing communication tools, across both its own channels, and those of its key retail partners. Apple\xe2\x80\x99s Channel Retail and Carrier partners account for a considerable proportion of sales in EMEA. As Apple grows its product range the need to work in concert with these channel partners is becoming ever more critical. We believe an ongoing collaborative dialogue is crucial to ensure the quality and consistency of partner communications that promote the Apple product range.

We are looking for a Partner Communications Manager to work on Apple communications developed by our partners in the UK. Heavy emphasis will be placed on partners relationship management to drive extraordinary marketing and communications solutions in a very dynamic and fast paced environment. This person will work with the Partner Communication Lead for the UK and closely with the broader Channel Marcom Group team to implement WW campaigns and develop surrounding programs to help drive awareness, consideration and sales.

Key Qualifications:

• 7+ years brand/marketing communications experience ideally from leading industry, or affiliate marketing / digital agencies
• Experience with integrated communications and account/client relationship management
• Deep understanding of digital platforms (social, eCRM, e-commerce platforms, content, performance marketing, digital in-store) and how they can be leveraged to deliver the most compelling product experience throughout the customer journey
• Experience working within a recognized creative/digital-driven organization is a strong plus
• A detail-oriented teammate with persuasive/negotiation skills
• A fluent communicator in English
• Knowledge of marketing and channel environments and curious about trends and future developments in this area
• Excellent organisational and admin skills
• Great writing skills
• Able to manage multiple priorities under time pressure

Develop deep understanding of the Apple brand, the partner\xe2\x80\x99s brand, and the local market to help drive an innovative partner strategy and amazing partner creative for all Apple products and services

Ensure timely and seamless development of all partner-led communications from advertising to the partner\xe2\x80\x99s owned marketing channels in-store and online

Ensure strong planning and execution supporting Apple\xe2\x80\x99s new product introductions and seasonal partners\xe2\x80\x99 campaigns

Drive digital optimization and encourage partners to innovate in this area

Provide partners the resources for campaigns execution (assets, guidelines, BOX, meeting room)

Reviews and approvals of Partners\xe2\x80\x99 communications

Work closely with the Sales organization to understand business opportunities and challenges that might influence our marketing and comms strategies and solutions

Provide market and partners\xe2\x80\x99 insights to the rest of the Marcom group to develop programs to help drive awareness, consideration and sales

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