Education Sales Manager, Italy

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, great ideas have a way of becoming great products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job, and there's no telling what you could accomplish. Apple's Sales organisation generates the revenue needed to fuel our ongoing development of products and services. This, in turn, enriches the lives of millions of students, educators, and institutions worldwide. Our Education sales team is at the forefront of transforming learning experiences, helping institutions leverage Apple technology to drive innovation and student success.

A unique opportunity exists for a strategic and results-oriented individual to develop, plan, and implement Apple's commercial strategy for the Education segment in Italy. You will lead and develop a team of talented account executives, collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, and work closely with education partners to expand Apple's ecosystem across schools, universities, and other educational institutions in Italy.

1. Develop and execute a comprehensive Education sales strategy that supports Apple's growth in the Italian education market, focusing on both K-12 and Higher Education.
2. Drive adoption of Apple technology in learning environments by engaging with key education stakeholders, including Ministries of Education, school districts, universities, and educational leaders.
3. Build and maintain strong relationships with senior leadership within educational institutions, government bodies, and key influencers to drive large-scale transformation projects.
4. Work closely with resellers and channel partners to align on go-to-market strategies and ensure effective pipeline development and execution.
5. Collaborate with internal teams, including marketing, government engagement, and product teams, to deliver integrated solutions tailored to the education sector.
6. Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing sales team with deep expertise in education technology.
7. Foster a collaborative, innovation-driven culture that aligns with Apple's values and long-term vision for education.
8. Ensure a robust and sustainable sales pipeline that supports Apple's leadership in the Italian education sector.
9. Represent Apple at the highest level, serving as an advocate for technology-driven learning and digital transformation in education.

Qualifications:

1. Deep experience in the Education market in Italy, with a strong network of decision-makers across K-12 and Higher Education institutions.
2. Proven track record of delivering large-scale education transformation initiatives, working closely with government entities and academic institutions.
3. Strong experience managing and engaging with C-suite stakeholders, government officials, and academic leaders to drive technology adoption in education.
4. Ability to balance short-term business growth with long-term strategic development, ensuring sustainable impact in the education sector.
5. Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and develop teams.