Channel Cross-Functional Manager

Role Number: 200627834-3956 Summary Marcom is the creatively-led global team that oversees Appleu2019s consumer facing marketing. We ensure the flawless development and execution of world-class communications across all medias and platforms. Every day, hundreds of millions of Apple customers around the world interact with our products. We drive the strategy and creative work that provide both new and existing customers with simple, engaging and inspiring marketing experiences.The Channel team within Appleu2019s Worldwide Marketing Communications group is responsible for developing go-to-market strategies that deliver against both marketing strategies and channel commercial objectives. The team leads the upfront strategy and alignment and provides ongoing cross-functional oversight and coordination of Appleu2019s marketing efforts in Channel. Description The Channel Cross-functional Manager is a key connector across teams both within and outside of Marcom, and will influence and lead many key channel global comms initiatives including New Product Introductions (NPI), always-on comms, and geo-led comms initiatives. This role champions and advocates for channel work, integrates teams across the company, works to evolve our creative approach and processes while ensuring that work is delivered flawlessly in accordance with Apple high standards. Minimum Qualifications + 7+ years of marketing communications experience gained at an advertising, marketing, or design agency, or within an in-house marketing communications team; focused on building brands and driving business results. + Experience developing and executing successful brand strategies across multiple channels (marketing, sales, product development). + Cross-functional work experience with stakeholders at various levels of an organization (such as, but not limited to, Account Directors, Producers, or in-house marketing management roles). Preferred Qualifications + Direct channel marketing experience or a strong understanding of how marketing strategies translate to different sales channels. + Ability to understand customer behavior throughout the awareness to post-purchase journey, pulling insights from relevant teams and partnerships to enhance the work from a customer point of view. + Highly collaborative, establishes trust, credibility, and influence across multiple teams and stakeholders to get results. + Hands-on experience working with both creative, product merchandising, business and production teams; Retail Brand Marketing field preferred. + Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills and can communicate effectively with a broad range of collaborators, including leadership. + Experience with global brand and global team collaboration. + Comfortable working in a fast-paced, matrixed organization; and effective working autonomously and under pressure. + Experienced in delivering and representing integrated marketing initiatives that encompass a broad range of marketing/messaging formats and deliverables. + Can balance working in a creatively driven organization with an integrated, analytical, and disciplined approach to marketing. + Proactive, organized, resourceful, efficient, adaptable, and can solve complicated problems with a positive attitude. Pay & Benefits At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $146,800 and $274,500, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Appleu2019s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Appleu2019s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Youu2019ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses u2014 including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits. ( Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program. Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (.

Created: 2025-11-15