Jumia Job Vacancy in Kenya : Massive Recruitment – 20 Job Positions

Jumia Job Vacancy in Kenya : Massive Recruitment – 20 Job Positions

October 30, 2014

Job Description

Jumia is the #1 leader of E-commerce in Africa.

Our company is part of Rocket Internet, a global and leading incubator of start ups specialized in e-commerce. We have already built in France successful companies like Groupon, Zalando, Wimdu, EDarling, Glossybox…

We are present in more than 20 countries in Europe, Middle East, Asia and Latin America and this
accumulated experience has allowed us to develop a strong platform, which can support new ventures with both advice and capital on a truly global basis.

Jumia is expanding its activities in Kenya.

To support our development we are currently looking for outstanding candidates interested in entrepreneurship and e-commerce to join us.

This is a perfect opportunity to participate to an entrepreneurial adventure that will lead to the future stars of the web universe.

If you want to become an entrepreneur in e-commerce businesses and be part of the fastest growing company in the world, join us!

1. News Letter Associate

Job Description:

Your tasks will be to take responsibility and drive all activities related to Newsletters and will include:

Design and manage transactional templates
Design and Manage Newsletter Email templates
Coordinate with graphics manager for newsletter banners
Creating and managing email related voucher codes
Coordinating with the Commercial Planner to create the email marketing channel calendar
Analyzing reports on CRM sales
Manage and dispatch the customer satisfaction survey on a weekly basis.Skill Set Required
IT Related degree / Software Engineering.
Strong analytical skills and very good knowledge of Excel.
Graphic sense, skills (Photoshop) would be a plus.
Programming knowledge PHP, HTML, CSS, or JAVA2. Vacancy: Hub Manager, Mombasa Description

In charge of the dispatch of packages in Mombasa on behalf of Jumia
In charge of a fleet of riders
In charge of the good reception of packages from Nairobi and dispatch of returned items to Nairobi
In charge of daily financial reconciliation
In charge of dispatch of packages to Jumia Pickup Point in MombasaQualification:
Very good knowledge of Mombasa and its region
Proven track record in a a logistics company
Excellent English Work hours: 7h30 am – 5pm + Saturday morning 8am – 1pm Salary: to be determined
Our Offer

A unique education in launching and scaling new internet concepts
Become part of a highly professional and dynamic team working around the world
An attractive salary package
An unparalleled personal and professional growth as our longer-term objective is to train the next generation of leaders for our future internet ventures3. Vacancy: Customer Service Agents Job Description

Assist Selling processes for our customers and generate additional Sales
Coordinate information to customers browsing our websites during store discovery, order and checkout. Including after sales support.
Perform phone conversation with customers to answer their questions, provide information and advise them.
Handle special requests and complaints of customers
Collect and store useful data within our backed system
Ensure follow up through emails, phone or any required means.Qualifications and experience
A basic degree.
Excellent communication skills
Good computer and keyboard skills
Some experience in customer service an added advantage4. Vacancy: Marketplace Assistant The Marketplace Assistant will be in charge of helping our most important sellers to upload new products on jumia.co.ke and to handle their orders.
Your position as Marketplace Assistant entails:

Uploading new products on jumia.co.ke on behalf of our sellers
Making sure pictures and content of productpages are the best in order to provide an awesome shopping experience
Setting prices on behalf of our sellers
Handling orders on behalf of our sellers
Coordinate with Jumia’s logistics to make sure we provide our customers the most amazing customer experience.A successful candidate will fulfil the following requirements: Expected personal skills

Action oriented
Well Organized
Motivated
Fast learner
Well organized
Excited by working in the biggest online retailer in Africa
Very independent with a strong ability to go further than the expectations
Basic excel skills needed
As a whole, we expect someone working hard, passionate and creative.5. Fashion Hunter This is a perfect opportunity to participate to an entrepreneurial adventure that will lead to the future stars of the web universe.
Job Description

Defining commercial strategy
Short listing and prioritizing key suppliers
Analysing consumer buying patterns and predicting future trends
Meeting suppliers and negotiating terms of contract
Maintaining relationships with existing suppliers and sourcing new suppliers
Attending trade fairs/events to source new products
Seeking merchandise feedback from customersYour Profile:
You have a degree in Procurement or Sales and Marketing
You have a minimum of 3 years experience
You are fluent in both written and spoken English.
For this position we are looking at someone flexible, professional and pro-active, aggressive and a go getter.6. Job Description: Seller Support Associate 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 phaseQualifications & 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 businessWhat you get:
Competitive salary and commission
The opportunity to help shape the strategy and processes of a new department in a fast-growing company 7. Vacancy: Training Associate Job Description
Identifying training and development needs, through consultation and analysis.
Designing and expanding training and development programmes based on needs
Considering cost effective ways of delivering training, as well as assessing the return on investment of the trainings implemented
Developing induction programmes, scheduling and conducting appraisals
Producing training material for in-house training
Monitoring and reviewing progress of trainees
Developing channels to deliver distance training.
Revising the training and development programme as required.Skills Required:
Basic university degree.
2 Years work experience in a similar capacity.
Passionate about training sales people.
Knowledge of Multi level maketing a plus.8. Job Description: Operations Support Specialist Roles & Responsibilities:

Acts as the main touchpoint for sellers from the time of their first order to graduation from a one-month incubation programme
Manages numerous accounts concurrently and strategically and develops strong long-term relationships
Balances ambitious commercial targets with adherence to strict service level agreements on fulfillment times, out of stock and return rates, retraining struggling sellers as needed
Compiles weekly reports to sellers on their performance with improvement guidelines and monthly internal reports to recommend way forward with sellers
Collaborates with other departments such as Operations, Seller Support, IT and Finance and escalates issues as required to resolve seller’s questions and issues
Develops internal documentation and public knowledge centreQualifications & Experience:
Previous experience in an account management role and fast-paced work environment essential
Experience in logistics or operations highly desirable
Action oriented with a “can do” attitude
Computer skills: You will be using excel and our own Seller Center platform on a daily basis
Business savvy: understanding of e-commerce and retail business
Highly detail and process oriented, yet flexible to the inevitable change working for a high-growth online retailer entails9. Vacancy: Business Development Associate Job Description: Business Development

Your tasks will be to take responsibility and drive all activities related to Business development, including:

Identifying trendsetter ideas as well as new business opportunities including opportunities for new partnerships and products.
Contacting and setting up meetings with potential partners to explore potential business opportunities.
Analyzing market trends and developing strategies based on partner needs and goals, and presenting the opportunities for business, to potential partners.
Closing new business deals and coordinating all the requirements including ensuring contracts are signed and closed.
Developing presentations, proposals, processes and reports around the business development function.
Skills and Qualifications
Business related degree.
Motivation for sales.
Prospecting skills.
Aggressive, and passionate about meeting targets.10. Job Description: Content Production Specialist Roles & Responsibilities:

Sourcing, processing and uploading product information
Training marketplace merchants in Jumia’s tools and best practices at Jumia’s and sellers’ offices
Liaises with other departments such as Acquisition, Buying, Operations and Production to ensure initial assortment is put online in a timely manner
Identify and execute on opportunities to improve and automate processesQualifications & Experience:
Excellent written English
Good computer skills: ability to quickly learn new software and tools, excel and Photoshop a plus
High attention to detail
Good organisational skills including prioritising, time management and multi-tasking
Great communicator, friendly and approachable11. Job Description: Buying Operations Associate
The Buying Operations team is key to onboarding new merchants to become successful sellers on Jumia.
The Buying Ops Associate will be responsible for nurturing new sellers on the platform to increase their assortment and orders on Jumia while ensuring their accounts adhere to strict operational targets.
Roles & Responsibilities:

Acts as the main touchpoint for sellers from the time of their first order to graduation from a one-month incubation programme
Manages numerous accounts concurrently and strategically and develops strong long-term relationships
Balances ambitious commercial targets with adherence to strict service level agreements on fulfillment times, out of stock and return rates, retraining struggling sellers as needed
Compiles weekly reports to sellers on their performance with improvement guidelines and monthly internal reports to recommend way forward with sellers
Collaborates with other departments such as Operations, Seller Support, IT and Finance and escalates issues as required to resolve seller’s questions and issues
Develops internal documentation and public knowledge centreQualifications & Experience:
Previous experience in an account management role and fast-paced work environment essential
Experience in logistics or operations highly desirable
Action oriented with a “can do” attitude
Computer skills: You will be using excel and our own Seller Center platform on a daily basis
Business savvy: understanding of e-commerce and retail business
Highly detail and process oriented, yet flexible to the inevitable change working for a high-growth online retailer entails12. Vacancy: Accountant Role

Assist with statutory filings
Assist with month end close process – processing general journals on accounting system, reviewing accruals, prepayments
Preparing bank reconciliation (daily / weekly)
Supplier statement reconciliation
Other support to finance team as required.Required Experience
2 -3 years experience as an accountant
a degree & local accounting qualification
knowledge / experience of processing receivables and payables
experience of making statutory filings (for local taxes).
experience with basic accounting systems like quickbooks or sage
Ability to do bank reconciliations and supplier statement reconciliations
Strong excel skills13. Vacancy: Vendor Manager – Sports Category Job Description: Vendor Manager – Sports Category
The role of the Vendor Manager includes but is not limited to:

Handling relationships with new and current suppliers (includes talking to them every day and developing a rapport).
Getting the weekly promotion items from the suppliers.
Negotiating costs and payment terms with the suppliers.
Getting new releases as soon as the suppliers have them.
Shortlisting and prioritizing key suppliers.
Finding new suppliers with no limits, try to source and sell every product within your category.
Monitoring stock levels and planning the purchasing policy well in advance.
Having an accurate knowledge of competition: who they are, what prices they have and their products.
Analyzing consumer buying behavior and predicting future trends.
Attending trade fairs / events and sourcing for new products.
Producing Monthly sales reports.
Liaising with various teams within the organization to ensure a smooth flow of operations. Qualifications and Experience
Purchasing and supplies qualifications.
2 years and above work experience in a similar capacity.
Excellent computer skills.
Knowledge of Sports equipment and paraphernalia will be an added advantage.
Exceptional analytical, organizational and interpersonal skills.
Proactive, Entrepreneurial and proven ability to deliver exceptional results.14. Vacancy: Vendor Manager – Home and Living Job Description: Vendor Manager – Home and Living
The role of the Vendor Manager includes but is not limited to:

Handling relationships with new and current suppliers (includes talking to them every day and developing a rapport).
Getting the weekly promotion items from the suppliers.
Negotiating costs and payment terms with the suppliers.
Getting new releases as soon as the suppliers have them.
Shortlisting and prioritizing key suppliers.
Finding new suppliers with no limits, try to source and sell every product within your category.
Monitoring stock levels and planning the purchasing policy well in advance.
Having an accurate knowledge of competition: who they are, what prices they have and their products.
Analyzing consumer buying behavior and predicting future trends.
Attending trade fairs / events and sourcing for new products.
Producing Monthly sales reports.
Liaising with various teams within the organization to ensure a smooth flow of operations. Qualifications and Experience
Purchasing and supplies qualifications.
2 years and above work experience in a similar capacity.
Excellent computer skills.
Knowledge of Home and Living products will be an added advantage.
Exceptional analytical, organizational and interpersonal skills.
Proactive, Entrepreneurial and proven ability to deliver exceptional results.15. Vacancy: Vendor Manager – TV’s and Cameras Job Description: Vendor Manager – TV’s and Cameras
The role of the Vendor Manager includes but is not limited to:

Handling relationships with new and current suppliers (includes talking to them every day and developing a rapport).
Getting the weekly promotion items from the suppliers.
Negotiating costs and payment terms with the suppliers.
Getting new releases as soon as the suppliers have them.
Shortlisting and prioritizing key suppliers.
Finding new suppliers with no limits, try to source and sell every product within your category.
Monitoring stock levels and planning the purchasing policy well in advance.
Having an accurate knowledge of competition: who they are, what prices they have and their products.
Analyzing consumer buying behavior and predicting future trends.
Attending trade fairs / events and sourcing for new products.
Producing Monthly sales reports.
Liaising with various teams within the organization to ensure a smooth flow of operations. Qualifications and Experience
Purchasing and supplies qualifications.
2 years and above work experience in a similar capacity.
Excellent computer skills.
Knowledge of TV’s and Cameras an added advantage.
Exceptional analytical, organizational and interpersonal skills.
Proactive, Entrepreneurial and proven ability to deliver exceptional results.16. Vacancy: Photo Editor
Job Description

Coordinating different teams to ensure production of high quality web content
Editing images, visuals and all required materials.
Mastering Photoshop (speed of execution, images/logo adjustments, creation and layout, quick understanding of guidelines and briefs)
You have significant experience with graphic Design and like challenging environment.Qualifications
Creative and imaginative.
Expert in the Adobe Creative Suite
Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Good communication skills17. Vacancy: Hub Manager Job Description:

In charge of the dispatch of packages in Mombasa on behalf of Jumia
In charge of a fleet of riders
In charge of the good reception of packages from Nairobi and dispatch of returned items to Nairobi
In charge of daily financial reconciliation
In charge of dispatch of packages to Jumia Pickup Point in NakuruQualification:
Very good knowledge of Nakuru and its region
Proven track record in a a logistics company
Excellent EnglishWork hours: 7h30 am – 5pm + Saturday morning 8am – 1pm Salary: to be determined
 
18. Job Description: Office Manager

The role of the Office Manager is to organize and maintain the office operations by:

Maintaining office efficiency by planning for, purchasing and managing office facilities including the office layout.
Maintaining and replenishing office inventory including anticipating any needed supplies.
Managing the day to day running of the office including purchases of all consumables.
Maintaining a good look and feel within the office environment.
Scheduling and assigning cleaning staff including following up on work results.
Maintaining the office equipment’s, including repairs within the office.
Ensuring the proper filing of office records.
Performing other related duties as required.

Qualifications and Experience
Basic degree or Diploma in the hospitality industry.
2 years and above work experience in a busy work environment.
Experience working in a hotel environment will be an added advantage.
Relevant strong experience in office management and operations.
Excellent interpersonal and problem solving skills.
Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
Very effective organizational skills.The role of the Affiliate Program Manager grow the affiliate program through client acquisition by building and servicing relationships of the affiliate program members:
Ability to mobilize members to join the affiliate program.
Optimize all aspects of Jumia affiliate program through own networks as well as new networks.
Manage affiliate members recruitment, relations and communications.
Aggressively drive sales and program efficiencies.
Come up with and run marketing tests that will be effective to help optimize affiliate sales and retention.
Create, track and analyze metrics to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of the program.
Motivate affiliate members to provide maximum exposure and revenues. Qualifications and Experience
Basic degree in any related field.
2 years and above work experience in a busy work environment.
Experience working in an E-commerce setting will be an added advantage.
Keen sense of building online sales and or generating following as a blogger.
Exceptional analytical, organizational and interpersonal skills.
Proven ability to deliver exceptional results.Our offer
A unique education in launching and scaling new internet concepts
Become part of a highly professional and dynamic team working around the world
An attractive salary package
An unparalleled personal and professional growth as our longer-term objective is to train the next generation of leaders for our future internet venturesJoin the journey!

How to Apply

Please apply using this link: Jumia Jobs in Kenya by 30th November 2014