Summary
You want to be part of an incredible team. Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, great ideas have a way of becoming reality very quickly. We believe the people here at Apple don’t just craft products - they build the kind of wonder that’s revolutionized entire industries. It’s the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. Merchandising at Apple Retail is a crucial part of our customer experience, showcasing our Hero products, Services and Accessories through the best product displays and demos. We do this by presenting a focused point of view to create unique Apple experiences followed by flawless executions. We take pride in merchandising the best products in the marketplace to the highest standards, partnering with our incredibly hardworking cross-functional and store teams to provide our customers with an outstanding experience through flawless executions. Key Qualifications
- Retail and design experience in delivering commercial results through compelling visual merchandising
- Demonstrates passion for putting the customer first and crafting unique customer experiences within a retail environment
- Successful at managing complex projects in an efficient manner
- Flexible, organized and passionate with exceptional attention to details
- Strong cross-functional agility, with the ability to independently lead and meet objectives in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment
- Able to understand and help drive the big picture, overarching mission, and business drivers but can move to tactical detailed execution seamlessly
- Work effectively in a global organization, keeping work streams on deadline whilst also working with cross-functional partners on ways to continually improve strategies and processes
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proven ability to influence, build rapport and credibility across multiple teams.
- Minimum four to ten years retail visual merchandising experience or industry equivalent
Description
Create, maintain and publish store layouts and detailed product planograms for launches and merchandising resets Partner with Worldwide and Geo counterparts to ensure global alignment across merchandising strategies Use extensive Geo and visual expertise to influence global strategy and localize to AMR nuances where appropriate Identify opportunities to improve customer experience through field feedback, observation and performance / space analysis Partner closely with cross-functional teams to coordinate product launches and communicate the product visual merchandising strategy Forecast and communicate accurate demo product and visual element counts for merchandising changes to ensure the correct demo products are available in every store, in partnership with Retail Fulfillment Operations Create and review store communications ranging from reset labor hours, merchandising setup guides, merchandising standards, and strategy guides
Education & Experience
Bachelors degree (Business, Marketing, or related degree preferred) or industry equivalent experience.
Additional Requirements
Pay & Benefits
- At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $105,200 and $197,400, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.