Business Development Manager/Specialist – Creative Economy

Role Overview

The role drives customer acquisition, ecosystem development, portfolio growth, and revenue generation through strategic alliances, innovative distribution, and digital onboarding models, sector-specific propositions, and inclusive financing solutions.

What You Will Do

The key responsibilities include creative economy proposition development, strategic partnerships and ecosystem development, creative community and centre activation, digital customer acquisition and onboarding, creative economy financing innovation, customer conversion and relationship growth, creative economy campaigns and market positioning, and ecosystem revenue and commercial performance.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have 5 to 8 years of experience in business development, partnerships, or ecosystem building in creative industries, media, sport, fintech, or banking, with a strong understanding of creative economy and creator ecosystems, partnership development, negotiation, and commercial acumen, digital onboarding, embedded finance, and API-led models.

Requirements

• 5 to 8 years of experience in business development, partnerships, or ecosystem building in creative industries, media, sport, fintech, or banking
• Creative economy and creator ecosystems in music, film, fashion, sport, and digital content
• Partnership development, negotiation, and commercial acumen
• Digital onboarding, embedded finance, and API-led models
• Programme, community, and campaign delivery
• Understanding of creator and gig income patterns and funding needs