Business Development Lead Worldwide Beats and Accessories

Apple Inc.; Cupertino (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 226,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Cupertino seeks a Business Development Lead for Worldwide Beats and Accessories to grow product categories through data-driven insights and strategic partnerships. You will build compelling financial cases, influence senior leaders, and drive global programs with Sales, Finance, Operations and Legal collaboration.

In this role you’ll craft presentations, manage complex initiatives, and partner with reseller and retail teams to scale opportunities across Apple’s ecosystem.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in business development, strategy or analytics.
• Strong leadership and communication skills for senior audiences.
• Proven ability to build financial models and strategic cases.
• Experience presenting concepts to senior leaders in a large org.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate new business development opportunities through market analysis and data.
• Build detailed financial models to size opportunities and forecast impact.
• Develop and deliver data-driven presentations to align internal stakeholders.
• Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Finance, Operations and Legal.
• Collaborate with reseller/retail partners to scale programs globally.
• Establish reporting frameworks and track initiative outcomes.
• Monitor performance post-launch and propose optimizations.
• Serve as a thought partner to leadership on trends and risks.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic thinking

Analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Keynote

Tableau

Job description

Business Development Lead Worldwide Beats and Accessories

Cupertino, California, United States Sales and Business Development

Imagine what you could do here. The people at Apple don't just create products - they create the kind of wonder that's revolutionized entire industries. It's the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation running through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it.Apple's Sales organization generates the revenue needed to fuel our ongoing development of products and services - enriching the lives of hundreds of millions of people around the world. Our sales team is, in many ways, the face of Apple to our largest customers.The Worldwide Ecosystem Strategy & Analytics team is a nimble group focused on rapidly growing product categories that attach to and add value to our hero devices. The team develops business strategies, incentive programs, and other resources to support our global Sales organization in enabling attach at scale - working closely with Finance, Operations, Legal, and other teams, as well as directly with Apple's reseller partners around the world.

Description

As the strategic and analytical lead for business development across Apple-branded Accessories, AppleCare+, AirPods, and Beats by Dr. Dre, you will play a central role in growing some of Apple's fastest-growing product categories. You'll identify new opportunities through rigorous analysis, build the financial and strategic case for pursuing them, and partner across the organization to bring them to life.This role demands both analytical depth and interpersonal influence - you'll need to build financial models that hold up under scrutiny, craft presentations that move senior leaders to action, and design processes that help great ideas scale globally. It's an opportunity to work at the heart of Apple's ecosystem strategy, with direct visibility into how attach and engagement decisions shape the business.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate new business development opportunities through market analysis, sales data, and strategic research
• Build detailed financial models to size opportunities, forecast impact, and support investment decisions
• Develop and deliver compelling, data-driven presentations to align internal stakeholders and influence senior leadership
• Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Finance, Operations, and Legal to design and launch new strategic initiatives
• Collaborate directly with Apple's reseller and retail partners to drive adoption and scale of new programs globally
• Establish reporting frameworks and performance dashboards to track initiative outcomes and inform ongoing strategy
• Continuously monitor performance post-launch, identifying opportunities for optimization and course correction
• Serve as a thought partner to leadership, surfacing emerging trends, risks, and opportunities across the business

Minimum Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in business development, strategy, or analytics roles
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, with experience developing robust financial models
• Advanced proficiency in Keynote, with experience presenting strategic concepts to senior leadership in a large-scale corporate environment
• Proven track record managing complex, data-driven projects with multiple stakeholders
• Exceptional organizational, communication, and leadership skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams
• Resourcefulness and flexibility to thrive with limited direction in an ambiguous work environment
• Natural curiosity to dig into the next level of business questions and insights

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in management/strategy consulting or a related field
• Experience in retail, telecommunications, or consumer electronics
• Proficiency with analytical software (e.g., Tableau) and database management systems

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 $149,700 and $225,600, 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's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. 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

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

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant

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