CA-Pro

<strong>Summary<br><br></strong>Apple Retail is where the best of Apple comes together. We bring our expertise to help people do what they love, delivering an only-at-Apple experience. We believe inclusion is a shared responsibility and we work together to foster a culture where everyone belongs and is inspired to do their best work.<br><br>As a Pro, you’re the most knowledgeable and effective salesperson in the store. You offer customized solutions by leveraging your breadth of expertise — both of Apple products and services, as well as Apple’s competitors — to create owners and build brand loyalty through each customer interaction. You help drive knowledge of technology and mentor the store team. A Pro helps to grow Apple’s business community and is highly skilled at presenting effective business solutions.<br><br><strong>Description<br><br></strong>Demonstrate, sustain, and lead top-performing sales and service to Apple customers by seeking to understand their needs, identifying ownership opportunities, presenting products and services, and educating customers on relevant ways to buy products.<br><br>Be knowledgeable about and proactively stay up to date on Apple’s offerings and Product Zone sales processes, and on technology and consumer trends at Apple and in the broader market.<br><br>Mentor others throughout the store on Apple’s products and services, purchase options, and current and emerging technology outside of Apple, making sure leaders and team members are kept up to date to deliver excellent customer service.<br><br>Maintain accuracy and follow guidance.<br><br>Perform other tasks as needed, including but not limited to providing customer service and support in other areas of the store.<br><br>Contribute to an inclusive environment by respecting each other’s differences and having the curiosity to learn.<br><br>Demonstrate Apple’s values of inclusion and diversity in daily activities.<br><br><strong>Minimum Qualifications<br><br></strong><ul><li>You should:</li><li>Be available to work a schedule based on business needs that may include nights, weekends, and public holidays in the retail store, and reliably attend work as scheduled, in line with local laws and subject to any approved accommodations.</li><li>Have experience in retail or sales, or related work experience.</li><li>Be proficient in written and spoken English, except if your role is based in Quebec (sign language supported).</li><li>Be proficient in written and spoken French if your role is based in Quebec (sign language supported).<br><br></li></ul><strong>Preferred Qualifications<br><br></strong><ul><li>You can:</li><li>Demonstrate knowledge of Apple products and services. </li><li>Show a track record of producing outstanding sales and customer experience results in a retail, sales, or similar role.</li><li>Personalize and effectively communicate solutions based on customer needs.</li><li>Solve customer concerns through care, learning, and presentation skills.</li><li>Work in a fast-paced environment, often supporting multiple customers at the same time.</li><li>Learn about and deepen your understanding of Apple products and services, and third-party products, to enhance the customer experience. </li><li>Support and educate the broader team by sharing knowledge, experiences, and insights.</li><li>Collaborate and motivate across the store and among key partners to achieve individual and overall team goals.<br><br></li></ul><strong>Pay & Benefits<br><br></strong>At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $30.05 and $45.05/hr, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.<br><br>Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple Inc.’s discretionary employee stock programs. Employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit award recommendations, and can purchase Apple Inc. stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple Inc.’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Participation in Apple Inc.’s discretionary stock programs is governed by Apple Inc.’s stock plans and agreements and are not part of local employment contracts or compensation.<br><br>You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.<br><br>Note: Apple benefit and compensation programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.<br><br>Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. Apple provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Apple is a drug-free workplace.<br><br>

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