Sales Strategy Development Lead

Apple Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 146,800 - 221,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Employee stock purchase program

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Apple Inc. is seeking a Sales Strategy Development Lead in Cupertino, California. You will partner with sales, product marketing, and developer relations to construct go-to-market strategies for new Apple products. This role requires strong communication and presentation skills, along with proven experience in sales strategy development. The position offers a competitive salary range between $146,800 and $221,200, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for stock participation.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of sales strategy or business development experience.
• Track record of developing and launching comprehensive market activation plans.
• Ability to influence and drive alignment across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop creative, scalable market activation plans for new products and services.
• Identify and engage potential customers and partners for new products.
• Work cross-functionally to accelerate select projects.

Skills

Sales strategy development

Communication skills

Data analysis

Presentation skills

Job description

Cupertino, California, United States Sales and Business Development

The people here at Apple don't just build products — they craft the kind of wonder that's revolutionized entire industries. It's the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs 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. This, in turn, enriches 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.

Description

The Sales Strategy Development Lead will partner with teams across sales, product marketing, and developer relations to build and execute go-to-market strategies, market activation plans, and key initiatives that scale new Apple products and services globally. Reporting to the Manager, WW Business Development, the role will require periodic travel (20%).

Responsibilities

• Develop creative, scalable market activation plans for new products and services, and bring them to life in partnership with local teams
• Identify and engage potential customers and partners as early industry champions for new products and services
• Collaborate on new business opportunities for Apple platforms across commercial markets
• Work cross-functionally across sales, product marketing, and developer relations to accelerate select projects
• Own strategic initiatives as assigned, delivering high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment
• Partner with the WW Director to craft and deliver compelling presentations for senior leadership, EBCs, and key stakeholders
• Partner with Sales Operations and Finance to synthesize data and insights that inform business decisions

Minimum Qualifications

• 8+ years of sales strategy or business development experience
• Experience building and nurturing commercial customer or partner relationships and their aligned projects or initiatives
• Track record of developing and launching comprehensive market activation plans
• Proven ability to design and execute sales initiatives and programs
• Excellent internal networking and communication skills in a worldwide, matrixed environment
• Ability to influence and drive alignment across cross-functional teams without direct authority
• Comfortable working with data and translating insights into clear, compelling business narratives
• Strong presentation & facilitation skills in both narrative creation, design, and oral delivery
• A self-starter with strategic vision, analytical depth, and a strong track record of execution
• Strong attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience bringing new products or services to market, from early planning through launch
• Hands‑on experience working directly with customers and partners to integrate new technologies to drive industry innovation
• Experience as part of a high‑performing internal strategy or business development team
• Familiarity with commercial or enterprise technology markets and how technology led transformation

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 $146,800 and $221,200, 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.

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

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