Incubation/Acquisition Associate - Jumia (Full Time)

About Jumia:

Jumia is a leading pan-African e-commerce platform. Its mission is to improve the quality of everyday life in Africa by leveraging technology to deliver innovative, convenient and affordable online services to customers, while helping businesses grow as they use Jumia's platform to better reach and serve customers.

Jumia is built around a marketplace and supported by a proprietary logistics business [Jumia Logistics] and a digital payment and fintech platform [Jumia Pay]. With over 3,000 employees, 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.

In April 2019, Jumia was the first Tech company in Africa to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

We are looking for for an Incubation/Acquisition Associate to support with Vendor Acquisition Efforts 

What you will be doing 

• Support vendor acquisition strategy and meet key business targets 
•  Implement referral campaigns to grow active vendor base 
•  Identify and acquire strategic vendors aligned with long-term objectives
• Manage vendor acquisition pipeline and conduct due diligence
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams for successful vendor onboarding 
• Validate lead quality and complete vendor acquisition through SSU form
• Ensure vendors are properly trained and supported for platform success
• Monitor vendor performance and recommend process improvements
• Generate leads through tele acquisition and Salesforce
• Execute tasks based on established tools and performance metrics
• Ensure vendors align with Jumia's brand values and customer needs

What we are looking for 

• Flawless English communication
• Excellent multitasking skills
• Ability to run a sales pipeline to drive organic sign-ups
• Good analytical skills
• Clear communication and reporting capabilities
• Proficiency in the use of MS Office Suites Excel, PowerPoint etc.
• Ability to meet deadlines (Time Management Skills)
• Strong persuasive and negotiation skills
• Be a self-starter and have a strong drive to deliver results.

• Deadline for applications: 11-06-2025
• Round of Interviews:
  1. Technical Meeting with your potential manager
  2. Technical Meeting with your potential functional manager
  3. HR Meeting with our Talent Acquisition team

We Offer:

• A unique experience in an entrepreneurial, yet structured environment
• A unique opportunity of having strong impact in building the African e-commerce sector
• The opportunity to become part of a highly professional and dynamic team
• An unparalleled personal and professional growth as our longer-term objective is to train the next generation of leaders