Partner Communications Manager

About the role

Apple’s Partner Communications team drives brand‑aligned marketing initiatives with indirect channel partners worldwide. As the Partner Communications Manager you will lead the creation of innovative campaigns that amplify Apple’s products and services while maintaining the integrity of the Apple brand.

Key responsibilities

• Design and execute partner‑centric marketing strategies that showcase Apple products and services.
• Develop creative concepts informed by Apple’s brand guidelines, partner brand identities, commercial priorities, and market trends.
• Translate learnings into actionable insights to optimise future advertising, digital, and in‑store initiatives.
• Establish and refine processes that elevate the quality and impact of partner‑generated work.
• Collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders, including carriers, retailers, banks, SMBs, and media content providers.
• Provide feedback and best‑practice recommendations to local partners and the worldwide team, driving continuous innovation.

Required profile

• 10+ years of marketing communications experience in international account management or strategy, preferably at an advertising agency or in‑house for a global brand.
• Proven ability to analyse partner businesses, marketing strategies, and consumer insights (B2C and B2B) to uncover opportunities.
• Deep understanding of digital and social platforms, e‑commerce, content, CRM, customer segmentation, personalised marketing, performance marketing and digital in‑store experiences.
• Demonstrated track record of influencing senior stakeholders across organisations.

Required skills