Jumia Business Development Associate Job in Kenya

Vacancy: Business Development Associate
 

Join Jumia, the #1 e-commerce company in Africa! We strive to be the Kenya’s most customer-centric company where people can find and discover virtually anything that they want to buy online. 

By giving customers more of what they want - low prices, vast selection and convenience - Jumia continues to grow and evolve as a world-class e-commerce platform.

As a Business Development Associate, you will work closely with Jumia’s senior managers to drive the acquisition of new merchants to Jumia’s Marketplace. 

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Prospect, qualify and close high potential merchants that deliver competitive selection, pricing and availability
• Identify and own specific verticals to find, contact and acquire high-valued sellers in each
• Train Sellers in how to use Jumia’s platform to manage their products and orders
• Follows up with sellers to ensure initial assortment is placed online in a timely manner
• Acts as the main touchpoint for sellers during the initial product onboarding phase

Qualifications & Experience:

• Previous experience in a sales role and fast-paced work environments essential
• Ability to work autonomously, taking responsibility for achieving business objectives
• Excellent communication and persuasion skills; confident and approachable
• Good organisational skills including prioritising, scheduling, time management and meeting deadlines
• Business savvy: understanding of e-commerce and retail business

What you get:

• Competitive salary and commission
• The opportunity to help shape the strategy and processes of a new department in a fast-growing company

Kindly send your CV to joinus-kenya@jumia.co.ke clearly stating the title of the job on the Subject before 14th Nov 2014. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.