US Consumer Channel Growth & Strategy Lead

Apple Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 195,000 - 294,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonuses

Stock programs

Relocation assistance

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Cupertino, CA, seeks a US Consumer Business Development Manager to lead a team shaping strategic initiatives with top US retailer partners.

You’ll steer a multi-year roadmap, translate market insights into action, and collaborate with cross-functional partners to deliver growth. You will oversee negotiations, develop talent, and build executive-level relationships to drive performance while aligning with annual sales plans.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in business planning, strategy, and strategic management.
• Demonstrated people leadership experience, including managing and developing high-performing teams.
• Experience creating sustainable growth strategies for customers and partners in a channel sales organization.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and business modeling skills with data-driven insights.
• Proven presentation skills for senior leadership to guide decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of business development and strategy professionals.
• Own the strategic vision and multi-year roadmap for the US Consumer Channel partner portfolio.
• Guide the team in analyzing business opportunities and developing initiatives that drive sales growth.
• Establish analytical frameworks to evaluate trends and translate findings into actionable strategy.
• Partner with account leadership to align initiatives with annual sales plans.
• Lead complex negotiations with channel partners to secure favorable economic outcomes.
• Build senior-level relationships across internal teams and communicate recommendations to executives.

Skills

Strategy leadership

People leadership

Analytical skills

Executive presentation

Channel sales

Job description

Apple Inc. in Cupertino, CA, seeks a US Consumer Business Development Manager to lead a team shaping strategic initiatives with top US retailer partners.

You’ll steer a multi-year roadmap, translate market insights into action, and collaborate with cross-functional partners to deliver growth. You will oversee negotiations, develop talent, and build executive-level relationships to drive performance while aligning with annual sales plans.