Client Strategist Manager, Ads on Apple Maps

Apple Inc.; United States; Hybrid; USD 169,000 - 254,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. is seeking a Client Strategist Manager for Ads on Apple Maps in Culver City, CA.

You will lead a team of Associate Client Strategists and Client Strategists across the full sales cycle, from activation to optimization, to help advertisers grow their businesses. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in performance media sales, strong leadership, and excellent client management skills, with on-site work and regional travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in performance media sales, including at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record of leading teams to exceed sales targets in ads space.
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal, and ability to work onsite with travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Associate Client Strategists and Client Strategists across outreach, activation, onboarding and optimization.
• Set go-to-market strategy for Ads on Apple Maps, balancing breadth and depth across priority Maps categories.
• Build processes for scalable account planning, pipeline management and repeatable sales motions.
• Own a key client list in partnership with your team and model desired sales behaviors.
• Use data to inspect pipeline, measure performance and drive growth, sharing insights with cross-functional partners.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performing team culture focused on customer impact.

Skills

Team leadership

Performance media sales

Client relationship

English fluency

Onsite/hybrid work

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Client Strategist Manager, Ads on Apple Maps

Culver City, California, United States Sales and Business Development

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, Maps, 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.

Description

With this role, we have a unique opportunity to build and shape how Ads on Apple Maps comes to market. You will lead a team of Associate Client Strategists and Client Strategists that handle the full sales cycle and customer relationships - from activation and campaign design to ongoing consultative optimization and growth. The ideal candidate has a genuine passion for helping businesses and teams succeed and scale, robust communication and interpersonal skills and high analytical capability. You are client-focused and team-oriented and can work independently to meet revenue and business objectives. You love leading and energizing high-performing teams and helping individuals develop their skills and careers. The ideal candidate will have proven history of leading teams to meet or exceed sales targets in the ads space with performance-type advertisers and agencies at scale. This leader will also work collaboratively and strategically with cross-functional teams to constantly improve our go-to-market and sales motions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Associate Client Strategists and Client Strategists, setting clear targets and coaching to strong outcomes across outreach, activation, onboarding and optimization
• Set and execute the team's go-to-market approach for Ads on Apple Maps, balancing scaled (breadth) and tailored (depth) coverage across priority Maps categories
• Build and run the systems, cadences and processes that make account planning, pipeline management and the sales motion repeatable at scale
• Own a list of key clients in partnership with your team and model the sales behaviors you expect to see
• Use data and insights to inspect pipeline and performance and drive business growth
• Partner with internal cross-functional teams to share client feedback, product gaps and success stories
• Foster a collaborative, high-performing team culture grounded in customer impact

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in performance media sales, including at least 3 years in a leadership role, ideally with a self-serve platform
• Proven track record of leading teams to overachieve and exceed sales targets in the ads space
• Professionalism and a positive demeanor, with a commitment to developing business acumen and client-centricity within the team
• Fluency in English both written and verbal
• Ability to be onsite; this role is a hybrid, onsite position along with regional travel
• Additional travel may be necessary from time to time, along with flexible work hours including evenings and weekends

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to develop long-term strategies and guide team efforts toward success across a diverse portfolio of clients.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to leverage internal and external datasets to drive growth for your team.
• Deep understanding of performance advertisers' market strategies and success measurement tactics.
• Intrinsic motivation and desire to make a difference, driven by an unwavering commitment to excellence.
• Comfortable creating and implementing the systems and processes that increase your team's probability of success.
• Proven ability to manage multiple client relationships in the performance marketing space while maintaining a robust business pipeline.
• Collaborative leadership style with a team-oriented mindset, thriving in a dynamic environment, and promoting active listening and insightful questions for continuous team learning.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent.

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 $169,200 and $254,400, 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

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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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