Merchandising Field Leader

About the position

As a Merchandising Field Leader at Apple, you will serve as a crucial link between Apple Retail stores and Global Retail Support. Your role involves communicating the vision and technical expertise necessary to empower teams in delivering Apple’s signature customer experience through globally aligned merchandising standards. You will provide strategic feedback and guidance on merchandising strategies, ensuring captivating in-store experiences that connect customers to Apple’s innovative ecosystem.

Responsibilities
• Partner with Market Directors and Leaders to align merchandising strategies with Retail’s priorities and identify ownership opportunities.
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• Provide feedback to Geo Merchandising partners to enhance program success.
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• Drive in-store experiences by leading the execution of merchandising engagement programs.
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• Lead merchandising efforts for new store openings, remodels, and relocations.
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• Provide overnight support during merchandising resets, including new product introductions and accessory updates.
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• Conduct regular store visits to review merchandising principles and connect with field leadership.
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• Select, train, and lead the NSO Merchandising Mentor Program.
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• Establish merchandising standards for a globally consistent execution and customer experience.

Requirements
• 7+ years of Retail Management or equivalent Merchandising experience.
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• Ability to work outside of normal business hours and flexibility to travel away from home up to 80% of the time.

Nice-to-haves
• Proven ability to lead and influence at the highest levels in an internationally recognized organization.
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• Excellent collaboration skills, with ability to synthesize information and adapt messaging to various audiences across functions and levels.
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• Skilled in negotiation and persuasion, with a talent for finding win-win solutions that satisfy multiple stakeholders.
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• Outstanding decision making skills, with an ability to make informed decisions in highly ambiguous environments.
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• Influencer who is great at connecting the dots between the analytics and strategy.
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• Self-starter that takes initiative with an entrepreneurial spirit, as part of a team.
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• Ability to direct work and prioritize effectively.
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• Strong verbal and written communication at a strategic and tactical level.
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• Contribute to an inclusive environment through respecting each others’ differences and having the curiosity to learn.

Benefits
• Equal opportunity employer committed to inclusion and diversity.