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

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.

Creative Economy Business Development Specialist

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