Apple · 2 months ago
Business Development Manager, Social Networking & Creators
Culver City, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$117K/yr - $221K/yr
5+ years expApple is a leading technology company known for its innovative products and services. They are seeking a Business Development Manager for the App Store to build relationships with app developers, provide actionable business guidance, and advocate for platform improvements. The role requires a data-driven individual with experience in business development and a passion for the social networking and creator ecosystem.
AppsArtificial Intelligence (AI)BroadcastingDigital EntertainmentFoundational AIMedia and EntertainmentMobile DevicesOperating SystemsTVWearables
Responsibilities
Manage a portfolio of developers in the social networking and creators ecosystems, helping them to identify growth opportunities and enhance business on the App Store
Build and maintain strong relationships with developers, understanding their goals, challenges, and feature requests and representing the App Store’s policies and positions
Identify and develop new opportunities in determined categories that inform and influence roadmaps; collaborating with cross-functional teams across product, editorial, marketing, commerce engineering, and legal on implementation
Program or project manage category specific initiatives
Create and deliver business reviews to developer audiences of all levels, to provide insights, best practices, and pitch new features
Qualification
Required
5+ years in business development, partnership management, or product management, possessing a deep understanding of the App Store and mobile app ecosystem
Proven ability to navigate app store features, global business models, and platform policies
Expertise in full-funnel app optimization, including user acquisition, monetization strategies, and subscription/hybrid business models
Preferred
Passion for the social networking and creator ecosystem, with a strong understanding of in-app creator monetization
Strong project and program management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple tasks, prioritize workloads, and adhere to tight deadlines while maintaining exceptional attention to detail
Integrity, a sense of humor, and excellent interpersonal skills
A strong desire to learn and succeed
BS degree or equivalent experience, JD or MS/MBA a plus
Benefits
Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
Retirement benefits
A range of discounted products and free services
Reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition
Discretionary bonuses or commission payments
Relocation
Company
Apple
Apple is a technology company that designs, manufactures, and markets consumer electronics, personal computers, and software.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.67BKey Investors
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2025-05-05Post Ipo Debt· $4.5B
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2021-04-30Post Ipo Equity
Leadership Team
Tim Cook
CEO
Craig Federighi
SVP, Software Engineering
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