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Description
We are seeking a strategic and results-oriented Business Development Manager to partner closely app and game developers. In this role, you will identify growth opportunities and drive developer success on the App Store.
Responsibilities
Cultivate and nurture strong business relationships with key app and game developers, and maintain a deep understanding of their product pipelines and business strategies to ensure the best content is made available for Apple’s platforms. Apply advanced analytical and problem-solving skills to develop strategies and actionable solutions that help developers optimize performance, seize opportunities, and grow their business on the App Store. Leverage on your deep expertise in the apps and/ or gaming industry to identify emerging gaming trends, evaluate business opportunities, and onboard high-potential partners. Collaborate cross-functionally with internal partners: Apple’s Worldwide Developer Relations, Games Monetization, Editorial, Analytics, and Operations teams, to align strategies and drive integrated developer support.
Minimum Qualifications
Have a deep passion for apps and or games, mobile technology, and subscriptions. Extensive industry work experience in the mobile apps & games field. Ability to work in cross-functional projects with different teams at Apple, including the App Store, Marketing, WWDR, Review and Commerce. Understanding on how to use data and critical metrics to provide actionable insights for optimizing app monetization to product teams. Outstanding organisational skills and the ability to balance multiple projects at a time. Excellent communication skills, social and relationship-building interpersonal skills. Fluency in English.
Preferred Qualifications
Outstanding relationship management and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to cultivate and maintain strong internal and external relationships. Exceptional presentation skills, demonstrating the ability to synthesize complex data and insights into compelling, persuasive reports and presentations for diverse audiences. Strong project management skills, with a demonstrated capacity to manage multiple competing priorities, effectively triage workloads, and consistently meet tight deadlines while maintaining impeccable attention to detail. Deep knowledge of apps go-to-market processes, in-app purchases and subscriptions economics A genuine passion for playing games and an understanding of the mobile games market. A growth mindset with a proactive approach to continuous learning and adapting to an evolving gaming industry landscape.
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