Sales Strategy & Business Development Lead, APAC

Apple Inc.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Sales Strategy & Business Development Lead in Singapore. The successful candidate will manage key customer relationships, innovate within Apple's spatial technology ecosystem, and lead a skilled team to enhance sales strategy and market engagement.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in sales strategy or business development.
• 5+ years leading teams.
• Proficiency in English and other languages preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate relationships with strategic customers.
• Lead business development for Apple's spatial technology.
• Mentor and develop a high-performing team.

Skills

Customer engagement

Relationship management

Storytelling

Technical skills

Analytical skills

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.