At Apple, we focus deeply on our customers’ experience. Apple Ads brings this same approach to advertising, helping people find exactly what they’re looking for and helping advertisers grow their businesses. Our technology powers ads and sponsorships across Apple Services, including the App Store, Apple News, and MLS Season Pass. Everything we do is designed for trust, connection, and impact: We respect user privacy, integrate advertising thoughtfully into the experience, and deliver value for advertisers of all sizes—from small app developers to big, global brands. Because when advertising is done right, it benefits everyone.
We are seeking a strategic, highly-motivated, and results-driven Business Development lead to join our Channel Partnerships team. As an individual contributor, you will be responsible for identifying, developing, negotiating and executing partnership strategies that directly impact the operation and revenue of our Apple Ads business. You will represent Apple’s values and commitment to privacy, ensuring that all partnerships align with our core principles. This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing team and contribute meaningfully to the continued growth of Apple Ads.
Description
You will identify potential partners that match the Apple Ads channel partner strategy, working with cross functional teams to negotiate the commercial terms of the partnership.
You will be responsible for the ongoing management, support, and growth of our channel partners.
You will seek new opportunities for Apple to explore in the digital advertising industry that stay true to Apple’s principles.
Minimum Qualifications
8+ years of commercial deal development, channel partner strategy, management and execution experience in digital advertising
A deep understanding of the digital advertising industry, its trends, and the various companies in the ecosystem
The ability to vet business opportunities and build management strategy
Extensive prior experience at creative problem solving through partnership
Experience with privacy focused technology ad solutions
Exposure to international deal development involving regional nuance
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education
Preferred Qualifications
Strong self-starter who is able to work independently to develop new business opportunities
Inventive, creative and solution oriented in ambiguous situations
Committed to results, confident, high-energy and focused with a strong desire to learn and succeed
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Excellent verbal & written skills
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