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Product Merchandiser

Cupertino, CAOnsiteFull TimePosted 2 months agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • buying
  • merchandising
  • product development
  • data analysis
  • business acumen
  • internal partners
  • external partners

Nice to have

  • partnership manager
  • senior management
  • external vendors
  • multi-tasking
  • communication skills

Role summary

Apple is seeking a skilled Product Merchandiser with over 10 years of experience in buying, merchandising, or product development. This role involves balancing multiple priorities, building strong internal and external relationships with key business partners, and contributing to an inclusive environment. The Product Merchandising team partners across Apple to develop a compelling range of third-party accessory products that enhance the customer experience in Apple Stores and online. Strong data analysis skills and business acumen are essential. Preferred qualifications include experience in partnership management, leading senior-level relationships with external vendors and internal partners, and presenting complex topics to senior leadership.

Imagine what you could do here! The people here at Apple don’t just create 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. At Apple, inclusion is a shared responsibility, and we work together to foster a culture where everyone belongs and is inspired to do their best work. The WW Apple Retail Engagement, Marketing & Merchandising (REMM) team defines, makes and delivers programs, campaigns, initiatives and experiences that help Apple Retail’s customers and teams discover, be inspired by, learn about and go further with Apple’s products and services, and does so in a manner that is true to our values. The Product Merchandising team partners across Apple to develop a compelling range of third party accessory products. These products enhance customers’ experience of Apple products and services in Apple Stores and Apple Online Stores around the world.

Description


We are looking for a skilled merchant who can balance multiple priorities, and build productive internal and external relationships with key business partners including Developer Relations, Product Marketing, Industrial Design, Marcom, Engineering and Operations while contributing to an inclusive environment through respecting each other’s differences and having the curiosity to learn.

Minimum Qualifications


10+ years proven experience in buying, merchandising or product development. Strong data analysis skills and business acumen. Excellent collaboration skills, ability to build and develop strong working relationships with internal and external partners.

Preferred Qualifications


Skilled partnership manager experience with the ability to develop relationships at all levels including senior management. Experience leading senior level relationships with external vendors and internal partners. Experience presenting complex topics to senior leadership. Excellent time management, multi-tasking, organizational, and communication skills (both verbal and written).

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