SPONSORSHIP SALES EXECUTIVE POSITION

Introduction:
About CDEA
CDEA is a Creative Think Tank based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania dedicated to providing services to artists, cultural leaders, creative entrepreneurs, cultural officers and urban planners, development and corporate organizations, civil society organizations and academics, government and intergovernmental bodies in innovation, research and development, artists and cultural development, tourism and development planning & implementation in Tanzania, and wider East African Region.

CDEA was registered as a company limited by guarantee under the Companies ACT 2002 of the United Republic of Tanzania and issued a Certificate of Incorporation no. 86597, on October 19, 2011. It was also issued with a Certificate of Compliance no. 1445 under the NGO ACT of 2002, on January 30, 2012 of the United Republic of Tanzania.

Our niche is to design and develop evidence-based programmes that place culture at the centre of development in East Africa.

CDEA’s Vision
An East African Community where culture is at the centre of development

CDEA’s Mission
We exist to facilitate multi-stakeholders to use culture as a resource to stimulate innovation and find solutions for sustainable production and lifestyles

Motto
Promoting creativity and innovation

CDEA’s Core Values
• Respect for the diversity of cultural expressions
• Social cohesion, Pan-Africanism and  African Cultural Renaissance
• Professional excellence, Innovation, sustainability
• Integrity, credibility, transparency and accountability
• Empowerment, justice, equality and democracy
• Promote sustainable consumption and production lifestyles in harmony with nature

“A country which lacks its own culture is no more than a collection of people without the spirit which makes them a nation” –Mwalimu Julius Kambarage Nyerere


The position
With the opportunity to develop your career in a company that supports and encourages innovation in the  culture and creative industries sector, this is an exciting time for a sponsorship sales executive to become part of the team.  You are able to work independently and will be remunerated of commission basis.

The Role

The sponsorship sales executive will focus on selling sponsorship packages for a key event to be held on early August.   Key responsibilities include:

*Spending effective time on the phone to develop successful sales relationships with leading organizations and partners
*Meeting and exceeding targets and delivering revenue from new accounts.
*Contributing to the CDEA’s revenue targets and delivery of business objectives
*Learning and understanding the environment in which CDEA’s stakeholders operate.


Your Profile

The successful sponsorship sales executive will demonstrate:
*A successful sponsorship sales background in either conferences or entertainment events
*A high level of motivation and a proven track record of achieving targets
*Strong communication skills
*An ability to understand and learn about the culture and creative industries sector

There is an opportunity for this position to develop into a long-term of Sales and Business Development Manager.

If you have these qualifications and are interested in this position, please send you application and CV to:

Executive Director
CDEA-Culture and Development East Africa
P.O. Box 13355,
Dar es Salaam,
Tanzania
Email: Cdea.Tanzania@yahoo.com

If you have these qualifications and are interested in this position, please send you application and CV to:

Executive Director
CDEA-Culture and Development East Africa
P.O. Box 13355,
Dar es Salaam,
Tanzania