JUMIA Jobs 2020

Jumia is a leading e-commerce platform in Africa. It is built around a marketplace, Jumia Logistics, and JumiaPay.

The marketplace helps millions of consumers and sellers to connect and transact. Jumia Logistics enables the delivery of millions of packages through our network of local partners. JumiaPay facilitates the payments of online transactions for Jumia’s ecosystem.

With over 1 billion people and 500 million internet users in Africa, Jumia believes that e-commerce is making people’s lives easier by helping them shop and pay for millions of products at the best prices wherever they live.

E-commerce is also creating new opportunities for SMEs to grow, and job opportunities for a new generation to thrive.

With over 5,000 employees in more than 10 countries in Africa, Jumia is led by top talented leaders offering a great mix of local and international talents and is backed by very high-profile shareholders. Jumia is committed to creating a sustainable impact in Africa. Jumia offers unique opportunities in a vibrant and booming environment, creating new jobs, new skills, and empowering a new generation.

Job Description

Job Title: Head of Commercial Planning

Overview of this role:

By joining the commercial team, you will join Jumia’s engine of growth and be accountable for the performance & planning of all categories (Electronic Goods, Fashion, FMCG) etc…

Main responsibilities: 

• Extracting, analysing and monitoring sales breakdown across various categories

• Implementing the commercial strategy in line with sales and marketing initiatives

• Performance management with key account managers.

• Drive marketing teams to ensure adherence to campaign planning & performance

• Developing price competitiveness analysis with clear actionable insight for the teams

• Organising successful commercial events.
• Ensuring the business targets are met on a monthly basis.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Strong commercial and analytical skills.

• Problem Solving

• At least 5 years’ experience in the same or a related field

• Structured, organized and good planning skills

• Good with tools or fast learner (Microsoft office suite and Google tools)

• Able to work under pressure in a fast paced and competitive environment

• Great English communication
• Flexible and able to handle multiple tasks at the same time

We offer:

• A unique experience in an entrepreneurial, yet structured environment

• The opportunity to become part of a highly professional and dynamic team working around the world

• An unparalleled personal and professional growth gave the challenges that we propose you to take

Closing Date: 20th April 2020