Digital Specialist, Channel Partner Communications is responsible for driving how all the channel partners’ digital touch points maximize the impact of Apple product presentation, and deliver the most compelling product stories through marketing innovation and raising the creative bar whilst upholding the integrity of the Apple brand.
Minimum Qualifications
10+ years experience in marketing communications
Experience in brand communications - from strategy to execution
Experience in international account management and/or strategy at an advertising agency or in-house marketing communications for a global brand
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
Business level fluency in Japanese and English
Preferred Qualifications
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
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
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Ability 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
Able to moderate and lead a digital creative workshop
Great writing skills, visual storytelling skills and presentation skills
Can confidently build rapport, credibility and influence across multiple stakeholders in a highly matrix’d organization
Experience in understanding business and product strategy and consumer insights, to build a global communications strategy for partners
Bachelor’s degree, MBA or advanced business degree