Business Development Manager, Social Networking, Creator, and Entertainment Apps

We are seeking a hardworking, data-driven, and results-oriented individual to join the Apps Business Development Team for the App Store. In this role, you will use your industry experience, critical thinking skills, and deep interest in technology to help app developers grow their businesses on the App Store. You will advocate for developer-centric platform improvements based on partner feedback, market research, and internal analysis. You will also partner with cross-functional teams, including product, editorial, marketing, commerce, engineering, and legal, to gain support for strategic growth initiatives.

Build and maintain close relationships with top developers in the Social Networking, Creator, and Entertainment categories, helping them grow their business on the App Store through data-driven guidance, identification of new opportunities, and promotion of the latest platform features.
Advocate for developer-centric platform improvements based on partner feedback, market research, and internal analysis.
Identify and execute new business opportunities that inform and influence roadmaps, partnering with cross-functional teams across product, editorial, marketing, commerce, engineering, and legal to gain support for strategic initiatives.
Oversee and project manage growth initiatives specific to the Social, Creator, and Entertainment categories.
Create and deliver business reviews to developer audiences at all levels, sharing insights, best practices, and new feature opportunities.

5+ years of relevant experience across business development, partnership management, or product management, ideally within the mobile app space.
Expertise in full-funnel app optimization, including user acquisition, monetization, and subscription/hybrid business models.

Category expertise across Social Networking, Creators, and Entertainment, with a curiosity to identify new opportunities and trends across these segments.
Experience in the mobile apps ecosystem, with fluency in subscriptions and knowledge of the competitive landscape and platform policies.
Proven track record using data, analytics, and financial models to tell a cohesive story internally and externally.
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams across product, editorial, marketing, commerce, engineering, and legal to move strategic initiatives forward.
Demonstrated ability to develop great presentations and present them to audiences at all levels of the company.
Strong project and program management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple tasks, prioritize, and adhere to tight deadlines while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
Integrity, a sense of humor, and excellent interpersonal skills.
BS degree or equivalent experience, JD or MS/MBA a plus.

The App Store is the world's safest and most vibrant app marketplace, serving more than 850 million visitors each week. Since the App Store launched in 2008, it has helped creators, dreamers, and learners of all ages and backgrounds connect with the tools and technology they need to build a brighter future and a better world. It has enabled countless new companies, spawned new industries, and created millions of jobs. A significant driver of the global economy, the App Store facilitates over $1.4 trillion in developer billings and sales annually, rewarding developers and entrepreneurs for their hard work and creativity. And we believe we're just getting started!

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 $119,700 and $225,600, 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 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

At Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You’ll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong.

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Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.

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 $112,600 and $215,000, 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 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

At Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You’ll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong.

Learn about accessibility in Apple’s workplace

Learn about reasonable accommodations for job applicants

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.