Apple TV - Business Manager -

Apple Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 185,000 - 277,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Discounted products and services

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Apple TV Business Manager Canada in Toronto leads growth for Apple's TV business in the region, owning performance analysis, narrative building, and high-value partnerships with studios, carriers, and MVPDs.

Reporting to the TV Leads, you collaborate with Business Development, Analytics and Marketing to run cross-functional growth initiatives, shape long-term planning, and optimize acquisition/retention for app-based subscriptions. English proficiency is required; French is a plus.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience managing business performance, including forecasting, variance analysis, and cross-functional reporting.
• Proven track record of building senior-level partnerships with studios, carriers, MVPDs or comparable organizations.
• Deep commercial acumen with understanding of revenue models and growth levers in digital media.
• Ability to analyze data sets and present strategic recommendations to executives.
• Experience in AI adoption to improve operations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor business performance against forecasts and key drivers to meet regional targets.
• Translate complex data sets into actionable narratives and strategic recommendations for leadership.
• Build and expand high-value relationships with studios, carriers, MVPDs, and strategic partners.
• Collaborate with Business Development to support negotiations and partner integration for Apple TV distribution.
• Lead cross-functional growth initiatives from concept to execution with multiple teams.
• Develop strategies across partnerships, marketing, and in-app channels to drive audience growth.
• Influence acquisition strategy and long-range planning via data-driven insights.
• Utilize data visualization tools to track metrics and drive efficiency.

Skills

Business acumen

Forecasting

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Executive communication

English proficiency

Partnership management

Strategic planning

Tableau

AI in business

Tools

Tableau

Job description

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Apple TV - Business Manager - Canada

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Sales and Business Development

Apple is a place where extraordinary people gravitate in order to do their best work. Together we craft products and experiences people once couldn't have imagined — and now can't imagine living without.The Canada TV team drives the commercial and strategic ambitions of Apple's TV business within the region. Reporting to the TV Leads, this team collaborates closely with cross-functional groups across Apple and key external partners—including studios, carriers, and MVPDs to implement programs that achieve clear business objectives.

Description

The Apple TV Business Manager provides the analytical rigor, partnership management, and cross-functional coordination needed to drive growth and ensure the business performs against its targets. This role acts as a key contributor to both the day-to-day health of the business and its longer-term strategic direction.

• Monitor business performance against forecasts, identifying trends, variances, and key drivers of over- or under-performance to ensure regional targets are met.


• Translate complex data sets into clear, actionable narratives and strategic recommendations for executive leadership.


• Act as the primary commercial point of contact to build, maintain, and expand high-value relationships with studios, carriers, MVPDs, and strategic partners.


• Partner with Business Development teams to support negotiations and identify opportunities that deepen partner integration and expand the distribution of Apple TV.


• Lead cross-functional strategic growth initiatives alongside Business, Strategic Planning, Analytics, and Marketing teams from conception through to execution.


• Develop and integrate strategies across local partnerships, marketing, and in-app channels to drive sustainable audience growth and long-term business performance.


• Influence the prospect acquisition strategy and long-range planning by leveraging data-driven insights to prioritize key customer segments.


• Utilize AI-powered tools to accelerate analysis, sharpen insight generation, and enhance overall operational efficiency across workstreams.


• 7+ years of experience managing business performance, including forecasting, variance analysis, and cross-functional reporting within a fast-paced environment.


• Proven track record of building and managing complex, senior-level partnerships with studios, carriers, MVPDs, or comparable organizations.


• Deep commercial acumen with a strong understanding of business drivers, revenue models, and growth levers within a digital subscription, video streaming, or media business.


• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex data sets, identify meaningful insights, and articulate strong strategic recommendations to C-suite or executive leadership.


• Proven ability to create and deliver high-impact, executive-ready presentations.


• Proficiency in English.


• Experience working across multiple markets or within a matrixed global organization, successfully balancing local and global priorities.


• Advanced understanding of acquisition and retention strategies specifically tailored to app-based or digital subscription products.


• Direct experience contributing to long-range strategic planning cycles and customer segmentation models.


• Experience in structured competitive monitoring and synthesizing market intelligence into actionable growth strategies.


• High comfort level utilizing data visualisation tools (e.g., Tableau) to build dashboards and track business metrics.


• Demonstrated experience identifying practical applications of AI within business operations and advocating for their adoption across wider teams.


• Expertise in navigating complex content agreements and strategic partnerships, with a grasp of contract negotiations, rights management, and deal structures.


• Working knowledge of French is an asset but not required.

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 $129,800 and $194,800, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

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.

You’ll also receive benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage


• retirement benefits


• a range of discounted products and free services


• for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition.

Note: Apple benefit and compensation programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.