Global Strategy & Business Development Executive

Apple • Cupertino, CA

14h

About The Position

Apple is seeking a collaborative leader for its Worldwide Business Planning Team to define and execute global sales strategies, identify new market opportunities, and drive growth connected to Accessibility and Sustainability. The role acts as an internal consultant and strategic business development leader, partnering with senior stakeholders across Apple Sales, Product Marketing, Accessibility, Environment, Engineering, Operations, Legal, and Finance. It focuses on embedding Accessibility and Sustainability into Apple's worldwide commercial success.

The position identifies and develops business opportunities across routes-to-market and global geographies, conducts market and competitive analysis, and turns insights into growth strategies. It leads complex business cases and go-to-market strategies, designs scalable playbooks, and provides project leadership for global program execution. The role also collaborates with Legal and Product Compliance on regulatory implementation in Sales Channels; advises on commercial engagements, RFPs, and partner or customer inquiries; engages customers and partners through executive-level presentations; and defines and tracks KPIs to measure and optimize business outcomes.

Requirements

• At least 6 years of progressive experience in strategic business development, top-tier management consulting, or a high-impact strategy or marketing role within a global enterprise.
• Track record of identifying and capitalizing on international business opportunities, navigating complex market dynamics, and working across cultures and time zones.
• Ability to address complex and ambiguous business challenges with structured thinking, develop creative solutions, and drive implementation and execution.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate complex strategies and influence C-suite executives and external partners.
• Self-starter with entrepreneurial drive and the ability to lead initiatives from conception to completion.
• Ability to build trust, foster relationships, and coordinate cross-functional alignment across a global organization.
• Genuine interest in and demonstrable commitment to Accessibility and Sustainability initiatives.
• Expertise in managing complex projects, setting priorities, and delivering results in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

• MBA or equivalent advanced degree.
• Background in Consumer Electronics, Telecommunications (Carrier), or Management Consulting.
• Direct experience working internationally.
• Understanding of legal or regulatory frameworks related to Sustainability or Accessibility.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and develop business opportunities related to Accessibility and Sustainability across global geographies and routes-to-market.
• Conduct market scanning and competitive analysis to identify trends, customer needs, and strategic opportunities, and translate findings into actionable growth strategies.
• Lead development and execution of complex business cases and go-to-market strategies with global sales organizations and cross-functional partners.
• Design and implement scalable playbooks and lead projects supporting execution and global rollout of strategic programs.
• Collaborate with Legal and Product Compliance on regulatory implementation in Sales Channels.
• Advise on high-stakes commercial engagements and respond to complex RFPs and partner or customer inquiries related to Sustainability, Supply Chain Innovation, Accessibility, and other areas.
• Build relationships with customers and partners through individual and group engagements, delivering executive-level presentations about Apple's vision and value proposition.
• Define KPIs, track performance, and optimize strategies to achieve measurable business impact aligned with Apple's strategic objectives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior