Apple and the industry - The ability to analyze the market and think beyond the short-term. Capability to navigate the interdependencies within Apple. Understanding of how business financials work, and strategies for sustaining profitable growth to staying ahead of the competition. The highest level of integrity, honesty, and accountability. Being able to be a trusted advisor who does what they say they will do – and always does what’s best for Apple.
Customer, partner and team relationships - The capability to create an environment that is collaborative and one that empowers fellow team members to do their life’s best work. Strong communications and being able to be a dreamer, someone who actively talks and listens through endless possibilities – with customers and teammates alike. Capable of recognizing perspectives, with the patience listen to every detail and commit to what is right, in order to move things forward and to ensure the most innovative ideas become a reality. The skill to relate well to all kinds of people – up, down, and sideways, inside and outside the organization. When faced with a challenging opportunity, know who to connect with and when. Be known as a true collaborator who knows what it takes to win.
Strategy, solutions and results - Proven know-how of building competitive and breakthrough strategies that truly shape the future. Have the ability to see what’s ahead and identify trends that will be essential for growth by asking why and why not, both stripping out what is not crucial and identifying what is. Possess the obsession for perfection, the don’t give up attitude, and capability to finish, especially in the face of resistance or setbacks. Be able to seize every opportunity and empower others to reach their goals along the way. Proven problem solver with skills to simplify sophisticated problems and distill big decisions down to their core. Capable of owning the tough calls through deep analysis, with the wisdom and experience to make quality and timely decisions.
Experience in driving a business solutions-orientated approach that balances delivering on short-term goals, while creating sustainable value for customers, and demand for the future. You understand how to inspire and motivate customers and partners and deploy that ecosystem for growth.
Preferred Qualifications
Fluency in English
8-12 years of experience in Enterprise sales organizations.