Manager, Apple News Ad Sales, US &

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Description

We are seeking a strategic, driven, and collaborative Ad Sales Manager to lead a portion of our Apple News advertising team in North America. This leader will guide a team of Client Partners responsible for delivering thoughtful, brand-forward advertising solutions for some of the world's most influential marketers. The ideal candidate has a strong grasp of digital media, a deep understanding of agency and client relationships, and a consistent track record of leading high-performing sales teams. In this role, you will help advertisers tap into the editorial excellence, engaged audience, and innovative formats of Apple News. You will work cross-functionally with internal teams including Marketing, Product, Operations, and Analytics to bring ideas to life and grow the Apple News advertising business with integrity and excellence!

As a Manager on the Apple News Ad Sales team, you will: - Lead, coach, and develop a team of Client Partners across key North American markets - Set and manage revenue targets, providing strategic guidance to unlock growth across industry verticals - Foster senior-level relationships with media agencies and brand marketers to drive adoption of Apple News advertising - Partner closely with cross-functional teams including Product, Marketing, and Operations to shape go-to-market strategies and improve the advertiser experience - Drive innovation in storytelling and branded experiences that align with the unique strengths of Apple News - Deliver proactive guidance, feedback, and support to help the team exceed expectations and scale their impact - Represent Apple News in internal forums and industry events with professionalism and thought leadership

Preferred Qualifications

Deep understanding of the media planning and buying process, especially within the US agency ecosystem

Excellent communication, leadership, and negotiation skills with a collaborative approach

Ability to translate data and insights into compelling narratives that drive results

Experience working with editorial content or in premium environments is a plus

Passion for Apple's brand and commitment to upholding editorial integrity

Minimum Qualifications

sales

10+ years of experience in digital media with a focus on brand advertising and content-driven sales

5+ years of people management experience leading sales teams, ideally within a matrixed organization

Experience hiring, building, and scaling high-performing ad sales teams in dynamic or high-growth environments

Demonstrated success in building and scaling strategic client relationships, particularly with agencies and Fortune 500 brands

Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience

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