Sales - Sales Strategy & Business Development Lead (APAC)

Apple Inc.; Singapore; On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Sales Strategy & Business Development Lead in Singapore to manage strategic relationships and drive business development initiatives focused on Apple’s spatial technologies. This role involves collaboration across regions, leading teams, and engaging with top-tier executives, requiring extensive experience in sales strategy and customer engagement.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in sales and business development, including leading teams.
• Proven track record in customer engagement and relationship management.
• Strong storytelling and presentation skills with complex strategies to executives.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with strategic customers and partners.
• Collaborate with internal teams for innovation projects.
• Lead and mentor a high-performing sales strategy team.

Skills

Sales Strategy

Business Development

Customer Engagement

Relationship Management

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Storytelling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business

MBA

Job description

Sales Strategy & Business Development Lead, APAC

Singapore, Singapore Sales and Business Development

Description

Strategic Customer & Partner Engagement:Facilitate and manage high-level relationships with strategic customers and partners, identifying joint opportunities and fostering long-term collaborations.Business Strategy Presentation:Serve as a key spokesperson for the company’s enterprise strategy in external-facing engagements, including customer meetings, partner forums, and industry events.Global Collaboration:Collaborate with cross-functional teams in Cupertino and London to co-lead ideation initiatives, strategic customer programs, and high-impact innovation projects.Apple Spatial Technology Ecosystem Development:Lead business development efforts focused on Apple's spatial computing technologies, identifying new ecosystem opportunities and driving market engagement.Innovation & Strategic Projects:Facilitate and contribute to strategic innovation discussions and ideation workshops, bringing together internal teams and customers to explore new ideas and co-create future solutions.People Management:Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team focused on sales strategy, customer engagement, and innovation. Set clear goals, provide regular feedback, and foster a collaborative and inclusive team culture.Market Intelligence & Opportunity Identification:Analyze trends, customer feedback, and the competitive landscape to inform strategic decisions and uncover new business opportunities.

Minimum Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in sales strategy, business development, enterprise sales, or a related field with at least 5 years of experience leading teams
• Proven track record in strategic customer engagement and partner relationship management
• Strong storytelling and presentation skills, with experience communicating complex strategies to executive-level audiences
• Ability to lead cross-regional teams and collaborate across geographies (e.g Cupertino, London, Shanghai, Japan, Korea, Australia, etc)
• Awareness of the top enterprise solutions powering the F500
• Strong technical and analytical skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong relationship building skills along with the ability to navigate ambiguity and partner cross-functionally.
• Familiarity with Apple’s spatial technology ecosystem or related AR/VR technologies strongly preferred
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration and project management skills
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field or MBA
• Proficiency in English and any other languages eg Chinese and Japanese to manage clients in these region will be preferred.