Job Description
Summary
The people here at Apple don’t just build products— they craft the kind of wonder that has 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. Imagine what you could do here. Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it. A job at Apple is unlike any other you’ve had. You will be challenged. You will inspired! And you’ll be proud! At Apple, great ideas have a way of becoming phenomenal products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there’s no telling what you could accomplish.
Apple is looking for a dynamic and highly motivated Product Marketing Manager for India. The Product Marketing Manager is part of a worldwide team of product experts who champion products within their respective markets and seek innovative ways to keep our products at the heart of the customer conversation. Continuous improvement of product launches, comprehensive business and market analytics, instinctive insights and the discipline to focus are valued attributes. The Product Marketing Manager will have a deep understanding of product, portfolio and marketing strategy, twinned with the ability to implement for results.
The individual will work collaboratively with other critical functions, including Marcom, Public Relations, Finance, Sales, Services and Engineering, to articulate and craft the opportunity for their product(s) and communicate region-unique requirements in a coherent way to multiple partners across the globe as well as the US.
To be truly successful in this role, you will need to have an undeniably strong passion for Apple products, desire to win, curiosity to be better, ability to navigate in a world of ambiguity, finesse and craft in product storytelling, creative and innovative problem solving, the motivation to inspire others, and to build strong and lasting relationships throughout the organisation.
Key Qualifications
Superior storytelling capabilities, presentation and negotiation skills, with strong oral and written communication in English
Excellent analytical and strategic planning skills
Self-starter who works well in a fast-paced, dynamic, matrixed environment
Ability to lead from the front on definition of growth opportunities for a category
5+ years experience in product marketing, mobile communications and/or roles that require technical fluency and the instinctive ability to be the voice of the consumer
Forensic understanding of Marketing to obsess over consumer experience
Ability to focus and simplify. Ability to listen, challenge and commit.
Prior work with international teams in a multi-national company is a plus
Flexibility to travel (50% of the time)
Description
- Support product launches through in-market partner, press and frontline engagement
- Contribute to the annual marketing plan, articulating and validating the opportunity and actions for the India market, and supporting in-market execution as needed
- Liaise with WW Product Marketing, Engineering and/or Services on relevant local product insights and market requirements, influencing the product feature roadmap through clear recommendations that improve overall customer experience
- Become a visible and vocal member of the Apple Product Marketing team
- Be the guardian of product messaging and positioning across every customer touch point, advancing the cause of excellence
- Possess expert knowledge of competitive and third party products and strategies
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree required. MS/MA/MBA preferred but not conditional.
Role Number: 200422445
