Higher Education Regional Manager (West)

As a Higher Education Regional Manager, you will lead and own the strategy for sales growth for your region. This role provides leadership, direction, and support to the team on managing and engaging with Higher Education customers and partners. In this position, you will collaborate with the in-country sales organization to ensure support on any key local initiatives and drive consistency in the team’s approach and strategy. Minimum Qualifications Typically requires a minimum of 15+ years of related experience 5+ years of people leadership experience in technology sales, solution-based selling, or similar role leading individuals to attain revenue targets and drive business growth Background working with channel partners and/or supporting multiple routes to market Solid understanding of the Education vertical, including go-to-market strategy, customer profiles, market trends and challenges, key use cases, associated solutions, and competitive landscape Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is required Must have a valid Driver’s License and access to your own reliable transportation to drive within your territory for customer meetings Preferred Qualifications Deep expertise in Higher Education and/or SLED is a plus Ability to build, lead, and develop inclusive teams and attract and retain talent through performance management, coaching, guidance, and support Outstanding communication and presentation skills Ability to motivate and inspire others, articulate vision and purpose, and advocate for Apple’s values Excellent collaboration and relationship building skills, including the ability to influence cross-functionally, navigate organizational structures, and manage complex relationships Deep business acumen, strategic planning, and decision making skills; Forward-thinking mindset to analyze the market beyond the short term, foresee future possibilities, and translate data to plans, strategies, and actions Creative complex problem solving skills Passion for delivering a world-class customer experience Comfort with ambiguity and the ability to bring structure and clarity where none exists Experience managing a remote/geographically dispersed team is a plus Background driving performance across a large region, country, or functional area is highly preferred