Apple Financial Services - EMEIA Partner & Program Manager

Summary Posted: Oct 20, 2023 Role Number: 200508368 The people here at Apple don’t just build products — they craft 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. Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it.   Imagine what you could do here. Are you ready to take this challenge? Apple Financial Services (AFS) is a global financing organization built to support Apple’s worldwide customers. Our mission is to enable Apple sales today and tomorrow through a network of global funding partners and innovative financial products. This position is responsible for business development and program management for the EMEIA region. You will partner closely with the AFS EMEIA sales team to support and manage the team’s strategic goals across multiple countries. Key activities include managing AFS’ funding and remarketing partners, identifying and driving new initiatives to grow AFS’ financing volume and aligning with Apple’s sales teams, other cross functional teams and Apple’s channel and carrier partners. In addition to managing existing partners, this role will be responsible for identifying, negotiating and launching engagements with new partners. This is a highly demanding role that is critical to supporting AFS’s growth ambitions in the region. Key Qualifications Key Qualifications 10+ years of experience in operational, business development, project management, or the financial services industry, managing teams across multiple countries and funding and remarketing partner management Excellent communication, people and project management skills and the ability to influence and perform the role of financing program ambassador An understanding of global financing practices and country specific legal/regulatory environments Proven track record of structuring financing program agreements with major funding partners for technology companies on a worldwide basis and working with remarketing partners for end-of-lease asset disposition Strong financial and analytical skills is a must Ability to travel both domestically and internationally a minimum of 40% Description Description We are seeking a high energy financial services professional to lead global business development and program management for Apple Financial Services. You will be responsible for leading, creating and executing executive-level strategic initiatives to build and expand AFS' impact across EMEIA.   Daily proactive discussions with AFS funding partners and channel partners are a necessity, working to improve AFS’ infrastructure and integrate into Apple’s sales strategy as well as supporting creative financing solutions to complex sales challenges.   By developing a strong partnership with AFS’ funding partners, remarketing partners, Apple’s sales team and channel partners you will:   -  Help enable sales of Apple product and services and increase AFS’ EMEIA financing volume -  Build a remarketing infrastructure to support end of lease asset disposition and maximize return on leased assets   -  Develop, propose and run financing and leasing programs with funding partners and channel partners   -  Ensure consistent global capabilities of AFS funding partners across 15 countries to ensure an excellent customer service experience    -  Identify and understand challenges faced by sales teams and channel partners to effectively capture attention and increase Apple’s and AFS’ penetration   - Improve efficiency of funding partners processes   - Develop business models that scale. Education & Experience Education & Experience A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited university is required. Additional Requirements Additional Requirements Apple is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We also take affirmative action to offer employment and advancement opportunities to all applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants.