Mid Level Business Development Lead Jobs
Mid level business development lead jobs go to professionals ready to own client pipelines, mentor junior teammates, and drive revenue decisions with limited oversight. Openings across Technology & Software, Retail, and E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces are currently split between on-site, remote, and hybrid settings, with Amazon, Apple, and Drata hiring at this level now.
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Come be a part of one of the most rapidly growing businesses at Apple, our Services team! We are seeking an experienced, ambitious and collaborative individual with video streaming experience to help significantly grow our Connected Home services business. You will be supporting the team’s global efforts with a focus on Smart TV partners by managing strategic partnerships, supporting new distribution opportunities, and negotiating contracts. In collaboration with Apple’s marketing, legal, product, and engineering teams, you will work to solve complex challenges and optimize key partnerships. The role requires a highly motivated and experienced teammate with a deep understanding of the video streaming business. We’re looking for a self-starter that can develop and manage relationships with partners around the world.
Description
You would help lead partnerships between Apple and global Smart TV partners. In this role you will be responsible for assessing and optimizing for key performance indicators, advocating for new feature requests with internal partners, and negotiating comprehensive deals. This position requires proven partnership management skills, a keen understanding of complex contracts and commercial constructs for video streaming. The position also requires experience in distributing applications on third-party platforms, as well as an understanding of the Smart TV landscape. You would help lead strategy development and clearly present key findings to internal leaders. You would collaborate across Apple organizations including legal, marketing, product, engineering, and others to ensure business and technical objectives are met.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- 5 years + of partnership management and/or business development experience in video streaming
- Deep understanding of video streaming landscape, key progress indicators, and commercial constructs
- Proven record in partner management
- 5 years + extraordinary record of successful partnership and negotiation with global third-party video platforms
- 20% travel required, both domestic and international
- BA/BS required
- Direct experience handling sensitive and confidential information with integrity and discretion
- Ability to be onsite; this role is an in-person, onsite position
- Available to work some nights and weekends as needed
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Passion, energy, and drive to develop and grow a business globally
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
- Strong project management capabilities and outstanding attention to detail
- MBA or equivalent degree
Pay & Benefits
At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $119,700 and $225,600, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
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Mid Level Business Development Lead Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level business development lead job?
Position your existing experience around ownership and outcomes. Highlight deals you closed independently, accounts you grew, and any cross-functional projects you led without heavy supervision. Tailor your resume to show measurable pipeline contribution and strategic thinking. Employers at this level want to see that you can run a process from prospecting to close, not just support one.
Which companies hire mid level business development leads?
Companies hiring mid level business development leads right now include Amazon, Apple, and Drata, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from growth-stage companies scaling their sales function and larger organizations backfilling roles as senior staff move up.
Are there remote mid level business development lead jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by industry and company stage. About 25% of mid level business development lead openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how many organizations have adapted sales and partnerships work to distributed teams. Fully remote roles are more common in technology and SaaS than in industries that rely on in-person relationship building.
How do I move up to a mid level business development lead role?
The path from entry level to mid level business development lead is built on depth, not just time. Focus on owning a vertical or account segment end to end, hitting and then exceeding quota consistently, and developing a repeatable approach to prospecting and closing. Demonstrating that you can coach a peer or run a small initiative without direction signals you are ready for mid level ownership.
Which industries hire the most mid level business development leads?
Mid Level business development lead roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Retail, and E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors tend to drive hiring at this level because they combine high deal volume with enough complexity to reward professionals who can manage relationships and strategy simultaneously.