The Partner Communications manager (PCM) is responsible for driving marketing innovation and raising the creative bar with indirect Channel Partners, whilst upholding the integrity of the Apple brand. Key responsibilities include:
Fluency in spoken and written English and Japanese
7+ years experience in marketing communications
Experience in brand communications - from strategy to execution to analysis of
results
Experience in account management and/or strategy at an advertising agency or in-
house marketing communications for a global brand for consumer and/or business
audiences
Experience in understanding business and product strategy and consumer insights
Bachelor’s degree, MBA or advanced business degree or equivalent experience
Experience in international account management and/or strategy at an advertising
agency or in-house marketing communications for a global brand for consumer and/or
business audiences
Ability to delve deep into a partner’s business, marketing strategy and consumer
insights, to understand challenges and find opportunities
Deep understanding of digital platforms (social, eCRM, e-commerce platforms,
content, performance marketing, digital in-store) and how they can be leveraged to
deliver the most compelling product experience throughout the customer journey
Passion for great work, seeing potential and nourishing it, with a tremendous ability to
influence both internal and external stakeholders to drive the work forward
Passion and eagerness to drive thoughtful strategy, build innovative communication
plans and develop great creative and integrated campaigns
Ability to 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
Confidence to build rapport, credibility and influence across multiple stakeholders in a highly matrix’d organization