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Position at a Glance:Company: WorkwarpPosition: US Education Sales Strategic Initiatives LeadStart Date: Immediate openings availableLocation: RemoteCompensation: a competitive salary  Summary
Posted: Oct 30, 2024
Weekly Hours: 40
Role Number:200576531
Home Office: Yes
Imagine what you could do here! The people here at Apple donÂt just create products - they create the kind of wonder thatÂs revolutionized entire industries. ItÂs 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! Our Apple Education team helps institutions transform their teaching and learning environments while growing top-line revenue for Apple. To realize this goal, we gain a deep understanding of the education sectors we engage with-at all levels from strategic to tactical. We create a vision that inspires educators to transform their classrooms and campuses using Apple products. We collaborate closely with internal and external partners to create plans for solutions and new use cases, and then we help drive execution of the solution. As a US Education Sales Strategic Initiatives Lead, you will develop and implement successful strategies for informing policy and practices that reflects and supports AppleÂs sales efforts, priorities, and values in the US Education market. In this role, you will provide leadership, vision, and coordination to dramatically advance AppleÂs sales, values, mission, and goals. This role requires some domestic travel.
Description
In this role, you will: Develop, identify and enhance specific business opportunities in the K-20 market for Apple Education products and solutions. Advocate and inform leaders in state and local government, K-12 and Higher Education around Apple EducationÂs priorities, values and competitive strengths. Identify and catalyze partnerships with civic, education and government leaders at multi-state level to drive business development in alignment with Apple strategic priorities. Drive actions and high-impact initiatives among legislative/executive decision-makers and education influencers in support of transformative digital programs that are at scale or have the potential to scale. Create, identify and leverage state and federal funding streams to support efforts across targeted states. Build strategic relationships across a broad spectrum of decision-makers, elected officials and civic leaders. Communicate AppleÂs values and competitive advantages to create a sense of urgency among elected officials, policymakers and public sector leadership. Curate technology pilots or large-scale initiatives; Modify existing funded technology initiatives in ways that help drive sales opportunity; Reallocate dollars from other budget areas to make digital innovation through technology a priority. Organize and participate in executive briefings and events for elected officials and key collaborators focused on education, technology, and related government policy and funding. Provide information and consultation to Apple management and the field sales teams about state and federal technology funding opportunities and public policy trends. Create and maintain a level playing field in support of Apple products and solutions.
Minimum Qualifications
 Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience.
 Significant leadership background in public policy, state / federal government, or related role.
 Consistent track record in building coalitions to advance public policy initiatives.
 Deep understanding of the legislative and budget process and knowledge of how to work with a diverse network of partners to support strategic priorities.
 Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
Preferred Qualifications
 Familiarity with the Apple ecosystem and/or strong technical savvy is a plus.
 Outstanding communication and presentation skills.
 Excellent collaboration and relationship building skills, including the ability to influence cross-functionally, navigate organizational structures, and lead complex relationships.
 Ability to think creatively, embrace diversity, work independently, and excel in a rapidly changing environment.
 Master's degree or Law degree preferred.
Additional Requirements
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 Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure 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. Apply Job! Simple Application ProcessReady to join us? The first step is easy. Click apply now and we'll be in touch soon!
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Posted: Oct 30, 2024
Weekly Hours: 40
Role Number:200576531
Home Office: Yes
Imagine what you could do here! The people here at Apple donÂt just create products - they create the kind of wonder thatÂs revolutionized entire industries. ItÂs 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! Our Apple Education team helps institutions transform their teaching and learning environments while growing top-line revenue for Apple. To realize this goal, we gain a deep understanding of the education sectors we engage with-at all levels from strategic to tactical. We create a vision that inspires educators to transform their classrooms and campuses using Apple products. We collaborate closely with internal and external partners to create plans for solutions and new use cases, and then we help drive execution of the solution. As a US Education Sales Strategic Initiatives Lead, you will develop and implement successful strategies for informing policy and practices that reflects and supports AppleÂs sales efforts, priorities, and values in the US Education market. In this role, you will provide leadership, vision, and coordination to dramatically advance AppleÂs sales, values, mission, and goals. This role requires some domestic travel.
Description
In this role, you will: Develop, identify and enhance specific business opportunities in the K-20 market for Apple Education products and solutions. Advocate and inform leaders in state and local government, K-12 and Higher Education around Apple EducationÂs priorities, values and competitive strengths. Identify and catalyze partnerships with civic, education and government leaders at multi-state level to drive business development in alignment with Apple strategic priorities. Drive actions and high-impact initiatives among legislative/executive decision-makers and education influencers in support of transformative digital programs that are at scale or have the potential to scale. Create, identify and leverage state and federal funding streams to support efforts across targeted states. Build strategic relationships across a broad spectrum of decision-makers, elected officials and civic leaders. Communicate AppleÂs values and competitive advantages to create a sense of urgency among elected officials, policymakers and public sector leadership. Curate technology pilots or large-scale initiatives; Modify existing funded technology initiatives in ways that help drive sales opportunity; Reallocate dollars from other budget areas to make digital innovation through technology a priority. Organize and participate in executive briefings and events for elected officials and key collaborators focused on education, technology, and related government policy and funding. Provide information and consultation to Apple management and the field sales teams about state and federal technology funding opportunities and public policy trends. Create and maintain a level playing field in support of Apple products and solutions.
Minimum Qualifications
 Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience.
 Significant leadership background in public policy, state / federal government, or related role.
 Consistent track record in building coalitions to advance public policy initiatives.
 Deep understanding of the legislative and budget process and knowledge of how to work with a diverse network of partners to support strategic priorities.
 Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
Preferred Qualifications
 Familiarity with the Apple ecosystem and/or strong technical savvy is a plus.
 Outstanding communication and presentation skills.
 Excellent collaboration and relationship building skills, including the ability to influence cross-functionally, navigate organizational structures, and lead complex relationships.
 Ability to think creatively, embrace diversity, work independently, and excel in a rapidly changing environment.
 Master's degree or Law degree preferred.
Additional Requirements
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 Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure 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. Apply Job! Simple Application ProcessReady to join us? The first step is easy. Click apply now and we'll be in touch soon!
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