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.

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.

• 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. 

• 347k+ graduates since 2020 
• 257k youth in work 
• 31k youth starting own ventures
• 60k youth in jobs created by entrepreneurs

 Visit our website www.alxafrica.com to learn more about our digital revolution.

• Courage: Willingness to speak up, challenge the status quo, and embrace new challenges.
• Humility: Openness to learning, seeking help when needed, and a focus on serving others.
• Adventure: A passion for setting ambitious goals, tackling difficult tasks, and finding joy in the journey.
• Initiative: Proactive problem-solving, a sense of ownership, and a willingness to go above and beyond.
• Resilience: The ability to bounce back from setbacks, persevere through challenges, and emerge stronger.
• Commercial Acumen: Strong instinct for identifying opportunity, structuring deals, and driving revenue.
• Relationship Intelligence: Builds trust quickly and sustains long-term, high-value partnerships.
• Entrepreneurial Mindset: A builder with a strong sense of ownership, comfortable operating in ambiguity and creating structure where it doesn’t exist.
• Hustle & Bias for Action: Willing to roll up their sleeves, move quickly, and do what it takes to get deals across the line in a lean team environment.
• Communication Excellence: Clear, compelling, and confident communicator — able to influence senior stakeholders, articulate complex ideas simply, and represent ALX with credibility across diverse audiences.

This role is a full-time position