PPM Brand Manager, Apple

Description

Position at Zones

About Zones

Zones is a Global Solution Provider of end-to-end IT solutions with an unmatched supply chain. Positioned to be the IT partner you need, Zones, a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) in business for over 35 years, specializes in Digital Workplace, Cloud & Data Center, Networking, Security, and Managed/Professional/Staffing services. Operating in more than 120 countries, leveraging a robust portfolio, and utilizing the highest certification levels from key partners, including Microsoft, Apple, Cisco, Lenovo, Adobe, and more, Zones has mastered the science of building digital infrastructures that change the way business does business ensuring whatever they need, they can Consider IT Done. Follow Zones, LLC on Twitter @Zones, and LinkedIn and Facebook.

Position Overview

The Brand Manager will drive revenue and gross margin attainment, develop strategic growth plans for each Zones sales segment, and enable Zones teams and customers through a Services-led approach to Product & Program Management. The Brand Manager is responsible for creating integrated offers and services around Workplace programs to support revenue and margin growth. This role works cross-departmentally with Supply Chain, Zones Pre-Sales, Service Delivery, TSC, and Marketing teams to act as the liaison for the Brand, representing customers across multiple industries.

This key Brand Manager role will require developing exceptionally strong and transparent working relationships with the Sales and Services teams in Zones to deliver expected customer and business results. The Brand Manager must drive business impact through influence and direct team leadership, with the ability to identify and scope programs and guide supporting business case development.

KEY INITIATIVES AND RESULTS EXPECTED:

• Deliver revenue & profitability growth to budget for each sales segment
• Deliver Partner Contribution goal attainment
• Execute Brand programs to maximize value for customers and Zones
• Develop and execute strategic growth plans
• Oversee the creation and utilization of Marketing, Training and Enablement materials
• Build a collaborative and effective team to represent Brand programs and offerings

STRATEGIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Advises Brand team, Sales, and Support teams regarding program utilization and available cost support programs; oversee administration and application of Brand programs
• Develop sales pipeline and execute against sales strategies to grow Brand products and Zones Workplace Services throughout vertical markets and sales segments
• Partner with Sales and Leadership to effectively apply programs and registration based on business opportunities
• Maintain relationships with key vendor contacts and business units
• Maintain program and Zones process expertise
• Create unique and compelling offers
• 7Drive customer satisfaction through value-added services and offerings

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 3-5 years of experience delivering program and project efforts in a high technology environment
• Excellent written, presentation, and verbal communication skills including demonstrated experience presenting technology recommendations from a business perspective
• Understanding of the industry, market, customers, competitors, suppliers, partners and capabilities of the business
• Professional, business-focused attitude and courteous manner towards clients, partners, and peers
• Ability to meet aggressive deadlines and prioritize multiple initiatives, with strong organizational skills
• Highly programmatic, with a proven success to manage cross team initiatives and programs
• Bachelor's degree in business or equivalent work experience, MBA a plus

Technology Focus & Requirements

• Knowledge of PC Deployment & Management tools, methodologies
• PC & Microsoft/Apple Workplace partner ecosystem
• Microsoft Office 365 fundamentals

Compensation:

• Qualified candidates can expect a salary range of $60,000- $90,000 + bonus.
• Note: Compensation is benchmarked on local Washington area market rates. Qualified candidates in other locations can expect a salary package that may be adjusted based off applicable cost of wages in their respective location.

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Zones offers a comprehensive Benefits package

While we're committed to providing top-tier solutions, we're just as committed to supporting our own team. Our employees enjoy a variety of comprehensive benefits, including medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, a 401(k) plan with matching provision, paid time off, and much more. And as a Minority Business Enterprise, a Corporate Plus member of the Northwest Minority Supplier Development Council, and an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, our community is just as diverse.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or on the basis of disability.

At Zones, work is more than a job -with exciting careers with a global team who are client centric, have a passion for tech, who embrace change and lifelong learning in a collaborative culture. If you're interested in working on the cutting edge of IT innovation, sales, engineering, operations, administration, and more, Zones is the place for you!