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US Education Strategic Initiatives Lead, State (West)

Apple· Corporate Functions
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Hybrid (San Francisco, CA), Hybrid (Sacramento, CA)$204.7k - $307.7kFull-timePosted 3w ago

About the role

Strategic role coordinating public policy, advocacy, and sales execution to accelerate Apple’s education business across western states, including engagement with state legislators, policy shaping, funding strategy, and direct collaboration with sales teams.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, identify and enhance specific sales opportunities in the K-20 and government markets, as well as the health industry.
  • Engage with elected officials, legislative staff, and department chiefs to champion policies and funding mechanisms that enable schools, higher education institutions, health and government entities to purchase Apple products.
  • Create and maintain a level playing field in support of Apple products and solutions.
  • Establish and maintain active partnerships with key education associations and other advocacy groups.
  • Serve as a strategic advisor to regional sales managers and account teams, aligning public policy, state initiatives, funding, and market dynamics with sales strategies across the western states.
  • Collaborate and coordinate with Apple’s Government Affairs team.
  • Communicate Apple’s values and competitive advantages to elected officials, policymakers and public sector leadership.

Qualifications

  • Typically requires a minimum of 7 years of related experience
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
  • Background in public policy, government, legislative advocacy, and/or similar function in business development across multiple government sectors
  • Experience building coalitions to advance public policy and funding initiatives
  • Ability to translate complex legislative language and statutory funding streams into actionable sales strategies and pipeline growth
  • Outstanding communication skills and presentation skills, including ability to craft concise legislative reports, executive briefings, and policy presentations
  • Excellent collaboration and relationship building skills with the ability to influence cross-functionally, navigate organizational structures, and lead complex negotiations
  • 8+ years of related experience
  • Master's degree or law degree is preferred
  • Familiarity with the Apple ecosystem and/or strong technical acumen is a plus
  • Established network with state and local elected officials, legislative leaders, government agencies, and key associations is highly preferred
  • Passion for continuous improvement with the curiosity to uncover gaps, resilience to manage ambiguity, and drive to optimize processes
  • Forward-thinking approach and tenacity to drive what matters
  • Industry knowledge with deep understanding of public sector and state/local government (e.g., customer profiles, trends, challenges, opportunities, etc.) is highly preferred

Skills

Required:Public policy and legislative advocacyCoalition buildingStrategic advisory to sales teamsCommunication and presentation

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • Retirement benefits
  • A range of discounted products and free services
  • Educational expense reimbursement
  • Potential discretionary bonuses or commission payments
  • Relocation assistance
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (discounted stock)
  • Discretionary restricted stock unit awards
Last updated Oct 2, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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