Creative Economy Business Development Specialist

Do you have a proven track record of originating and closing high-value commercial deals within the creative industries? Do you understand the full creative economy value chain - from talent development and content creation to distribution and monetisation — and where the biggest opportunities for growth are emerging today? Are you energised by the rapid evolution of the creative sector, particularly the rise of the creator economy and the transformative impact of AI on how content is produced, scaled, and monetised? Do you see the opportunity to build sustainable revenue models that unlock both commercial value and real pathways for creative talent? Are you equally strong at building relationships as you are at delivering them — able to secure strategic partnerships, manage complex stakeholders, and ensure world-class execution that drives long-term impact? If you’re excited by the opportunity to help shape and scale one of the most dynamic and fast-growing sectors on the continent — and to play a role in unlocking Africa’s creative potential at scale — then this might just be the role for you. About ALX Africa ALX Africa, a non-profit organisation under the ALX Foundation, is dedicated to unlocking the potential of Africa's digital future. Formerly part of Sand Tech Holdings, we've embarked on an independent journey to provide world-class tech skills training and career acceleration programmes. Our mission is to bridge the digital divide, upskill and re-skill talent, and create a generation of innovative leaders. By 2030, we aim to empower 2 million Africans to secure sustainable tech careers. With hubs in 8 cities across Africa and counting, we provide safe access to quality learning and a dedicated network of expert instructors. Our innovative programmes equip learners with the practical skills and knowledge needed to succeed in today's rapidly evolving tech industry. Through a combination of rigorous coursework, industry partnerships, and hands-on projects, we prepare our students for in-demand roles in software engineering, data science, and cybersecurity. We achieve this by: Providing young professionals with access to the most in-demand tech skills that will power the future. Empowering the next generation of technology innovators, entrepreneurs, and business leaders through challenging, real-world coursework. Building a lifelong, impactful community of tech professionals that support them at all stages of their career journey. Our impact thus far: 347k+ graduates since 2020 257k youth in work 13k youth starting own ventures 60k youth in jobs created by entrepreneurs Visit our website www.alxafrica.com to learn more about our digital revolution. Role Summary: ALX Africa is seeking a senior Business Development Specialist to drive revenue growth across our Creative Economy initiatives, with a specific focus on capacity building and IP monetization opportunities. This role is designed for a seasoned commercial leader with a proven track record of securing grant funding, corporate training partnerships, and large-scale upskilling programmes, alongside unlocking opportunities within the creator and creative industries ecosystem. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of where demand exists in the current market — from development finance and donor-funded programmes, to corporate capability building, to creator economy upskilling pipelines — and the ability to translate these into structured, revenue-generating partnerships. In parallel, the role will support the growth of our media and content production company, identifying opportunities for production, branded content, and industry collaborations that create both commercial value and real-world opportunities for ALX talent. This is a hybrid role spanning business development, partnership structuring, and account leadership, requiring someone who can originate deals and ensure they are delivered with excellence. Specific Re ... (truncated, view full listing at source)