EMEIA Visual Merchandiser - Strategy Lead

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.

Apple’s worldwide Retail Engagement, Marketing and Merchandising (REMM) team creates and delivers programs, campaigns, initiatives, and experiences that help Apple Retail’s customers and teams discover, buy, and go further with Apple products and services. These efforts increase awareness, drive conversion, and grow affinity for Apple.

As part of WW REMM, the Merchandising team inspires customers to discover, learn about, and buy Apple products, services, and accessories through merchandising that delivers a personalized experience like no other. The Geo Merchandising team’s mission is to execute, localize and optimize the WW strategy in the region, ensuring the maximum relevance of Apple campaigns and developing bespoke strategies to support local cultural moments.

Description

At the heart of our customer experience, Visual Merchandising showcases Hero products, Services, and Accessories through thoughtfully curated displays and demos. The Visual Merchandiser role brings a focused point of view to every store, executing unique Apple experiences with precision and care, in close collaboration with cross-functional and store teams, to deliver the highest standards for every customer.

Minimum Qualifications

Skilled partnership experience with senior management and the ability to collaborate with diverse technical and creative teams

Proven ability to influence, build rapport, and develop business relationships with partners at all levels

Demonstrable experience in category planning, visual merchandising, design or marketing experiences in retail or technology industries

Action-oriented with exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills

Thrives in ambiguous, fast-paced environments with the ability to independently lead and meet objectives

Able to drive the big picture, overarching mission, and business drivers while seamlessly moving to tactical, detailed execution

Strong planning and time management skills with a future-oriented mindset

Strong cross-functional agility with the ability to work effectively in a global organisation, keeping work streams on deadline while continuously improving strategies and processes

Strong process management and technical learning with proven ability for systems management

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

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

Project management and process improvement experience a plus

Demonstrates Apple's values of inclusion and diversity

BA/BS degree a plus (not a requirement)