The people here at Apple don’t just build products - they craft the kind of wonder that’s revolutionised entire industries. It’s the diversity of those people and their ideas that encourages 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. We are seeking a dynamic professional with exceptional analytical skills, creativity, attention to detail, and strong interpersonal capabilities to lead the Business Planning Hub for the South region, encompassing Italy, Spain, and Portugal. This individual will drive growth in the South region by developing new capabilities and capturing opportunities to optimize our partners’ physical and digital channels. The ideal candidate possesses a customer-centric mindset, excels at delivering a clear vision, and simplifies complex challenges to create exceptional customer and partner experiences. Bringing strategic thinking, robust project management expertise, and analytical proficiency to the role. The core mission is to unify regional governance, streamline strategies and initiatives, document best practices, and leverage data analytics and insights to support decision-making.

DESCRIPTION

Oversee South Europe governance, including planning and managing Strategic Business Reviews (SBRs), Quarterly Planning (Q+1), and Weekly Reporting (WBR). Align mid- and long-term strategic priorities with South Europe Leadership and WE Leadership/Central RTM teams to ensure the efficient execution of initiatives. Analyze market trends and customer behavior to deliver actionable insights, collaborating with WW and regional research teams to secure relevant market intelligence. Lead project management and initiative tracking for growth in South Europe, championing regional best practices and creating a repository of successful executions. Support account planning for top accounts, coordinating closely with central RTM teams. Manage ideation and planning workshops, providing guidance, structure, and documentation of outcomes. Monitor and report on KPIs to assess the success of campaigns and strategies, conducting benchmarking and regular opportunity sizing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong business acumen and a deep understanding of channel sales business models. Demonstrated thought leadership in consumer market trends and the ability to see the “big picture.”
• Inherent curiosity to connect the dots, understand all aspects of partner relationships, and uncover business opportunities.
• Excellent project management skills with a strategic mindset and attention to detail.
• Proven expertise in driving product affordability strategies, including financing, split-payments, and trade-ins, with a strong foundation in offers analytics.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, demanding environment while multitasking effectively.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to distill complex analyses into clear, actionable business insights.
• Demonstrated ability to manage remotely, with strong cultural awareness and a track record of fostering effective, inclusive teams.
• Collaborative team player with the ability to seamlessly interact across local and central teams.
• BA/BS or equivalent experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Extensive experience in sales, consultancy or business development roles within high-performance, high-growth organizations, especially in cross-functional and matrix environments.Spanish, Italian and Portuguese proficiency is a plus.
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