Manager, Apple News Ad Sales, US & Canada

Apple Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 207,000 - 386,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a strategic Ad Sales Manager to lead their advertising team. This role involves guiding a talented group of Client Partners to deliver innovative advertising solutions while collaborating with various internal teams. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in digital media and a proven track record of managing high-performing sales teams. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the advertising landscape, drive brand-forward solutions, and work with some of the most influential marketers in the industry. If you are passionate about media and have a knack for building relationships, this could be your next big career move.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Discounted products and free services

Educational reimbursement

Employee stock purchase plan

Discretionary bonuses

Qualifications

• 10+ years in digital media with brand advertising focus.
• 5+ years managing sales teams in dynamic environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Client Partners across North America.
• Set revenue targets and foster relationships with media agencies.

Skills

Digital Media

Sales Management

Client Relationship Management

Negotiation Skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

New York City, New York, United States Sales and Business Development

Description

We are seeking a strategic, driven, and collaborative Ad Sales Manager to lead a portion of our Apple News advertising team in North America. This leader will guide a team of Client Partners responsible for delivering thoughtful, brand-forward advertising solutions for some of the world’s most influential marketers. The ideal candidate has a strong grasp of digital media, a deep understanding of agency and client relationships, and a consistent track record of leading high-performing sales teams. In this role, you will help advertisers tap into the editorial excellence, engaged audience, and innovative formats of Apple News. You will work cross-functionally with internal teams including Marketing, Product, Operations, and Analytics to bring ideas to life and grow the Apple News advertising business with integrity and excellence!

As a Manager on the Apple News Ad Sales team, you will:

1. Lead, coach, and develop a team of Client Partners across key North American markets
2. Set and manage revenue targets, providing strategic guidance to unlock growth across industry verticals
3. Foster senior-level relationships with media agencies and brand marketers to drive adoption of Apple News advertising
4. Partner closely with cross-functional teams including Product, Marketing, and Operations to shape go-to-market strategies and improve the advertiser experience
5. Drive innovation in storytelling and branded experiences that align with the unique strengths of Apple News
6. Deliver proactive guidance, feedback, and support to help the team exceed expectations and scale their impact
7. Represent Apple News in internal forums and industry events with professionalism and thought leadership

Minimum Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in digital media with a focus on brand advertising and content-driven sales
• 5+ years of people management experience leading sales teams, ideally within a matrixed organization
• Experience hiring, building, and scaling high-performing ad sales teams in dynamic or high-growth environments
• Demonstrated success in building and scaling strategic client relationships, particularly with agencies and Fortune 500 brands
• Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Deep understanding of the media planning and buying process, especially within the US agency ecosystem
• Excellent communication, leadership, and negotiation skills with a collaborative approach
• Ability to translate data and insights into compelling narratives that drive results
• Experience working with editorial content or in premium environments is a plus
• Passion for Apple’s brand and commitment to upholding editorial integrity

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 $207,600 and $385,500, 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 take affirmative action to ensure 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.