Apple is looking for a Deployment Program Executive.
The role covers program expansion on behalf of Apple in 2 route to markets: Retail and Telco. On this position you will Have a One-To-Many Relationship, with key stakeholders both at local and European level. Applicants must have a strong communication, organizational and strategic mindset, with experience working in a trade-marketing environment.
Good presentation skills and the ability to story tell are important for this role, as you will need to engage, influence and collaborate successfully with key stakeholders. You must have a team-oriented approach to driving business priorities with tenacity, a strong attention to details and ideally be familiar with working for a multinational organization in a matrix type environment.
Key Qualifications
Strong organisational and analytical abilities
Strong social / verbal / written / presentation skills
Ability to adjust priorities and manage time wisely in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Tenacity
Understanding of planning and inventory management
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, coordinating priorities and initiatives in a timely manner
Motivated and results oriented
Work to deadlines and under pressure with ability to focus on multiple projects simultaneously
Strong understanding of branding, scalability and event production processes
Great level of attention to details
Good teamwork skills
Flexibility in accommodating channel partners’ demands, which can change at short notice
Description
This role is to act as lead to plan & execute special projects across Russia. This position works closely with other cross-functional teams to execute strategies to meet business goals.
- Plan, execute and measure scalable programs aligned with brand guidelines, maximising in-store visibility.
- Store Brief: Collect information and fill in Store Brief template in an accurate and precise way.
- Site preparation: Monitor survey requirements for each program in a timely manner based on approved Apple Design & Merchandising guidelines
- Site Surveys: Arrange site surveys to guarantee perfect program execution, flagging discrepancies/challenges;
- Site Installation: Lead store fixture installation with Apple’s chosen agencies and Partner (timing, compliance, quality control)
- Ensure on-time delivery and installation of all assets to guarantee successful Program deployment; Evaluate the suitability of the installation vendors benchmarking their performance through agreed important metrics, Track site installation development and execution in alignment with Program needs
- Program Merchandising: Coordinate Merchandising needs for programs to be deployed.
- Deployment process & data management: Maintain all project management reporting tools for POS Deployment activities
- Innovate, improve and customise POS Deployment processes bringing efficiencies to overall execution and timelines
- Build presentation and communication tools using premier POS program successes across Country;
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree Post graduate qualification would be an advantage.