Summary
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.
Here on the Apple Store Online team, we are responsible for Apple's largest store. Our main goal is to deliver a magical, personal digital experience where customers can shop, buy and learn everything Apple, wherever they are. Each customer should feel like they are our only customer and our job is to set the bar for the experience they receive. To run such an extraordinary store, it takes extraordinary people, and we are looking for someone to help us do extraordinary things.
The Apple Store Online Digital Experience & Expansion team is seeking a dynamic and experienced Digital Expansion Strategist to lead some of Apple Retail's most significant growth initiatives, overseeing end-to-end planning of potential new country and platform opportunities. From assessing macroeconomic, political and societal trends to analyzing data and consumer insights, you will identify, explore, and pursue new business opportunities across new markets and platforms. In addition to conceptualising a vision and 5 year priorities, you will also play an integral role in supporting business planning across quarterly business reviews, executive presentations, and analyzing the broader performance of the Apple Online Store.
Description
The ideal candidate, able to set a clear business strategy across expansion in new platforms and markets to deliver significant commercial value for our organization. They are adept at simplifying the complex, collaborating across a highly matrixed organization, and are highly strategic in their thinking. They will possess strong problem-solving skills to identify issues, form hypotheses, and synthesize into recommendations. They are great storytellers, comfortable addressing senior executives, and can also influence while collaborating with key partners and cross functional teams.
This role will require significant cross-functional partnership with teams across Apple, including various Apple Store Online teams, Real Estate and Development, Operations, Government Affairs, Chanel Sales, Finance, Services, International Marketing, and various Engineering teams. In this role you will:
Assist in the development and execution of long-term business expansion strategies, as well as business cases for new initiatives and projects
Analyze key financial metrics and performance indicators to assess business performance of a particular market or new platform
Work cross functionally across Retail, Operations, Government Affairs, Sales, AppleCare, Services, and other teams to build a multi-year country and platform expansion strategy and roadmap
Conduct external market research and analysis to inform macro economic environment of new expansion opportunities
Develop strong cross-functional relationships and communicate tailored updates and narratives to senior leadership
Lead or support special projects and initiatives as assigned
Support the business planning, storytelling and creation of executive presentations
Regular meetings with peers in Asia and Europe during overlapping business hours
