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Official sourceLongtail Associate - Jumia (Full Time)

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Role overview
Jumia is hiring a Longtail Associate in Kenya. This full-time role is ideal for someone with experience in e-commerce or operations management who wants to lead and support small-scale sellers on Jumia's platform.
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What you will do
- Lead the incubation phase for new sellers to help them achieve their first sales within 30 days.
- Manage the Long-tail segment of small sellers using automated communication and support tools.
- Supervise a team of Incubation Associates and Longtail account managers, setting clear performance targets.
- Promote the use of Jumia growth tools like Sponsored Products and Jumia Express among smaller vendors.
- Monitor seller success and churn rates using PowerBI and internal dashboards to identify issues.
- Enhance the platform's self-service features to reduce manual support for Longtail sellers.
Requirements
- At least 4 years of experience in e-commerce, operations management, or mass-market business development.
- Proven ability to manage large teams and high-volume operations with automation.
- A bachelor's degree from a top-tier university.
- Strong analytical skills to handle large data sets in Excel and interpret PowerBI dashboards.
- A growth mindset focused on empowering small businesses and using technology to scale.
- Excellent English communication skills with the ability to simplify complex processes for non-technical sellers.
Benefits
The role offers a chance to work in an entrepreneurial and structured environment with significant impact on African e-commerce. It provides opportunities for personal and professional growth and to be part of a dynamic, professional team.
How to apply
Apply through Jumia's official website by 31 October 2026.