Client Partner, Leisure, Ad Platforms Partner Development, Greater China
Shanghai, Shanghai, China
Software and Services
At Apple, we don’t just create products — we create the kind of wonder that’s revolutionised entire industries. It’s the diversity of those people and their ideas that encourages the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts.
Our Advertising Platforms are a set of technologies that enable growing ecosystems for Apple’s content partners: we help publishers and developers to earn money for the work that they produce, and we help consumers to discover amazing content that iOS developers are crafting for their iPhone and iPad.
Description
We are seeking a Client Partner to join our growing team and help businesses achieve success through promotion and discovery with Apple Ads. Our Leisure team focuses on key verticals, including Shopping, Travel, Social, Lifestyle, Health & Fitness and Food & Drink. In this role, you will lead the strategy across a focused portfolio of clients, drive adoption of our growing ads offering and onboard new brands and developer partners in the region.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- A consistent track record of strategic relationships with clients and agencies at all levels, understanding their business goals to craft effective advertising strategies
- Develop and lead joint business plans to collaborate and influence across organisations, while driving mutual business success for the customer and Apple
- Partner with internal teams, including marketing, product and sales support to deliver innovative advertising solutions
- Serve as an industry authority by staying ahead of trends and new technologies to maintain market knowledge and advise internal collaborators and customers
- Work closely with your Platform Specialist team to ensure accurate execution and alignment with customer objectives
Minimum Qualifications
- Extensive media sales experience across platforms and types including online, mobile, search and display
- Demonstrates ability to establish relationships with C-level executives and prioritising multiple projects, business leads, and internal partners effectively
- Experience in working with and successfully navigating large sophisticated organisations and their respective agency partners
- Self-starter with a consistent track record of seeking out new opportunities and exceeding sales targets
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including active listening and articulating the business visions internally and externally
Key Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrates a professional and positive demeanour, with a strong ability to collaborate efficiently across teams, encouraging a culture of shared success
- A strong strategic and tactical consistent track record to align strategies to deliver outstanding customer outcomes
- Validated expertise in selling performance marketing products
- Proficient spoken English and writing
- Industry knowledge across the retail is a strong advantage