Creative Economy Business Development Specialist
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Business Development Specialist at ALX Africa focused on capacity building and IP monetization in the Creative Economy. Seeking experienced professional to drive revenue growth across initiatives.
Responsibilities:
- Identify, develop, and secure revenue opportunities within the creative sector, spanning:
- Grant-funded capacity building programmes (DFIs, foundations, public sector)
- Corporate training and creative talent development partnerships
- Creator economy and industry-led upskilling initiatives
- Lead the end-to-end deal lifecycle — from opportunity origination and proposal development to commercial structuring and contract negotiation
- Position ALX as a leading capacity building provider for creative, digital talent, translating market demand into scalable, revenue-generating programmes
- Build and manage a strong, strategic pipeline aligned to ALX’s Creative Economy priorities, with clear visibility on revenue opportunities and conversion
- Unlock and structure partnerships through our media and content production company, including branded content, production, and industry collaborations
- Own and grow key partner relationships, ensuring world-class client service, delivery excellence, and long-term account expansion
- Track and report on pipeline health, revenue performance, and partnership outcomes, providing insights to inform strategy
- Represent ALX across the creative industry, corporate, and donor ecosystem, strengthening our position as a partner of choice
Requirements:
- 5–10+ years of experience in business development, partnerships, or commercial strategy within the creative industries
- Proven track record of driving revenue growth through business development, including grants, corporate partnerships, and large-scale capacity-building or training programmes
- Strong understanding of the creative and digital talent ecosystem, with insight into emerging opportunities within the creator economy and the impact of AI on content creation, distribution, and monetisation models
- Demonstrated ability to originate, structure, and close complex, multi-stakeholder deals
- Experience in client relationship management and service delivery, with a track record of ensuring high-quality programme execution
- Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to translate market opportunities into scalable and sustainable revenue streams
- Excellent stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and communication skills, with the ability to influence at a senior level
- Experience working across regional and/or global markets, with the ability to navigate diverse stakeholder environments.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Flexible working hours
- Professional development budget
- Home office setup allowance
- Global team events
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