Sales Network Manager - Jumia (Full Time)

At Jumia, mobility is at the heart of our people development approach. This job board helps us establish more transparency in available opportunities in the company to promote mobility.

You need to follow simple guidelines:

• Before applying, make sure you discuss the opportunity with your direct manager and that both of you agree that this is positive for your development (written approval from your direct manager will be required).
• Apply with your Jumia e-mail.

Sales Network Manager will be responsible for developing, managing, and expanding the company’s offline sales network. This role ensures consistent sales growth, strong brand presence, and effective channel performance across our target networks.

What you will be doing:

• Develop and execute strategic plans for market expansion, including identifying new market opportunities, assessing market potential, and defining market entry strategies.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to evaluate market dynamics, customer needs, competitive landscape, and regulatory environment.
• Identify and prioritize target markets based on market size, growth potential, competitive intensity, and alignment with company objectives.
• Develop and implement market entry plans, including market segmentation, target customer profiling, distribution channel strategies, pricing strategies, and promotional tactics.
• Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including government agencies, industry associations, distributors, suppliers, and strategic partners.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including sales, product development, operations, and finance, to ensure alignment and coordination of expansion efforts.
• Develop and manage expansion budgets, allocate resources effectively, and track expenses to ensure cost-effective execution of expansion plans.
• Monitor and evaluate expansion performance metrics, track progress against goals, and provide regular updates to senior management and stakeholders.
• Identify and mitigate risks and challenges associated with market expansion, including regulatory compliance, operational constraints, and competitive threats.
• Stay informed about industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in market expansion and business development.

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, or related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in market expansion, business development, or related roles, with a proven track record of driving successful market entry and growth initiatives.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in market research, competitive analysis, and financial analysis.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with internal teams, external stakeholders, and industry partners.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Experience in international market expansion, including market entry strategies, regulatory compliance, and cross-cultural management, preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office – Excel, PowerPoint, Word,  Google Office Suite – Google Drive, Google Sheets, Google Docs, Gmail, etc.

 

Deadline for applications: 30-11-2025

Rounds of Interviews: 1. HR Screening; 2. Technical interviews with potential manager; 

 

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