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About the Role

Drive process improvement, change management, and day-to-day business operations in support of Apple's Sales organization in Japan. Partner closely with Sales Planners, Sales Finance, and key cross-functional teams to streamline operations, manage strategic initiatives, and ensure business efficiency. Shape long-term strategy and execute with precision, bringing a big-picture perspective and exceptional attention to detail. Make a meaningful impact on how Apple's Sales organization in Japan operates and grows.

Responsibilities

Drive process improvement
Manage change management
Oversee day-to-day business operations
Partner with Sales Planners, Sales Finance, and cross-functional teams
Streamline operations
Manage strategic initiatives, such as channel incentive programs
Ensure business runs effectively and efficiently
Shape long-term strategy
Execute with precision
Bring a big-picture perspective and exceptional attention to detail
Build scalable solutions

Requirements

Typically requires a minimum of 7 years of related experience
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Background in business operations, program/project management, sales operations, or a similar function
Proven experience leading process improvement and change management initiatives in a complex, cross-functional environment
Strong analytical skills with experience working with data to inform decisions and operational strategy
Proficiency with project management frameworks and tools
Excellent collaboration and relationship-building skills
Ability to quickly establish trust, credibility, and influence across cross-functional and multi-directional partners
Outstanding communication skills, with the ability to adapt approach for both technical and non-technical audiences
Ability to craft clear, concise stakeholder-facing materials
Comfort managing ambiguity
Ability to aggregate information from multiple sources, formulate a cohesive strategy, and follow through with meticulous execution
Demonstrated ability to think strategically and act operationally
Balance big-picture vision with rigorous attention to detail in day-to-day work
8+ years of related experience
Experience working directly with Sales Planning and/or Sales Finance teams is highly preferred
Familiarity with channel incentive programs or related sales financial structures is a strong plus
Experience defining program structure (e.g., scope, milestones, success criteria, reporting/analysis, and communications) is highly preferred
Proficiency in Excel, Tableau, and/or SQL for data analysis and reporting is a plus
Proven presentation skills and content development experience in Keynote, Numbers, and Pages
Forward-thinking approach with the tenacity to anticipate risks prior to escalation and proactively drive toward a solution
Expert organizational skills and obsessive attention to detail, without losing sight of the strategic objectives
Industry knowledge and understanding of Apple's go-to-market strategies, consumer channel dynamics, and partner ecosystem in Japan is highly preferred

Skills

Process improvement
Change management
Business operations
Program management
Project management
Sales operations
Analytical skills
Data analysis
Operational strategy
Project management frameworks
Collaboration
Relationship-building
Communication
Strategic thinking
Operational execution
Excel
Tableau
SQL
Presentation skills
Content development
Organizational skills

Location

Japan

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

7+ years of related experience
8+ years of related experience

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

About the Company

Apple's Sales organization generates the revenue needed to fuel our ongoing development of products and services.
This, in turn, enriches the lives of hundreds of millions of people around the world.
Our sales team is, in many ways, the face of Apple to our largest customers.