Partner Communications Manager, Digital Specialist

This role is responsible for driving marketing innovation and raises the creative bar with indirect Channel Partners whilst upholding the integrity of the Apple brand. This includes driving innovative partner strategies and impactful creative work for Apple products and services through a deep understanding of the Apple brand, our partner’s brands, commercial priorities, market trends and challenges. Minimum Qualifications 10+ years in marketing communications and brand communications - from strategy to execution Account management experience and/or strategy at a digital advertising agency or in-house digital marketing communications for a global brand Experience with digital platforms (social, eCRM, e-commerce platforms, content, performance marketing, digital in-store) in delivering a compelling product experience throughout the customer journey Preferred Qualifications Passion for great work, seeing potential and nourishing it, with a tremendous ability to influence both internal and external collaborators to drive the work forward Ability to delve deeply into a partner’s business, marketing strategy and consumer insights, to understand challenges and find opportunities Strong analytical skills and ability to knit together disparate sources of information into succinct insights, a strong strategic narrative and clear action plans Able to develop positive relationships with partners and inspire them about what's possible within their digital and CRM frameworks Thrive as part of a cross-functional team, flexible and adaptable in a dynamic environment as a member of a high-performing team, yet also have the ability to lead Confidently build rapport, credibility and influence across multiple partners in a highly matrix’d organization Experience in understanding business and product strategy and consumer insights, to build a scalable communications strategy for partners