Commercial Initiatives Lead, Apple Music

The Commercial team is involved in both the day-to-day running and long-term planning of Apple Music. The team provides strategic and operational support to the global Apple Music leadership team, leading fiscal planning across revenue, COGS, and operating costs.

Partner with Apple Retail and Worldwide Sales teams to develop and deliver commercial initiatives for Apple Music across key distribution channels
Identify priority distribution channels and growth opportunities to drive Apple Music subscriber and revenue impact, aligned with broader Apple business priorities.
Define channel-specific commercial constructs, including offers, incentives, and packaging to drive subscriber acquisition, activation, and retention.
Shape go-to-market strategies and tailor approaches across markets based on local market dynamics.
Develop and evaluate business cases for initiatives, including opportunity sizing and prioritization, and translate them into a structured roadmap of commercial initiatives.
Develop clear, compelling executive narratives and supporting materials, and drive cross-functional alignment and decision-making across multiple stakeholders

8–10 years of experience in strategy, commercial, business planning, or related functions.
Proven success leading initiatives from insight through execution across multiple stakeholders and functions.
Strong analytical skills with experience building business cases, including opportunity sizing and prioritization
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate analysis into clear, structured narratives for senior audiences
Skilled at managing and influencing senior stakeholders, and driving cross-functional alignment and decision-making.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or a related field.

Experience in subscription-based or recurring revenue businesses, particularly in consumer digital services or media.
Strong understanding of retail and sales organizations, including their priorities and decision-making processes.
MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred.

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iTunes revolutionised the way that we consume music and entertainment; now, with Apple Music, our customers have instant access to more than 100 million songs, as well as personalised recommendations, inspiring playlists, direct artist access and Apple Music Radio. Truly all the music you love, all in one place.

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