Retail

Longtail Associate

Jumia·Nairobi, kenya·Full Time·Internship
RetailFull TimeInternship
-Closes Oct 31, 2026

What you will be doing

  • Lead the Incubation phase for all newly acquired sellers ensuring they reach their first sales within their first 30 days on the platform.
  • Oversee the Long-tail segment, thousands of small-scale sellers using automated tools, mass communication (Email/SMS/WhatsApp), and scalable support systems.
  • Manage a team of Incubation Associates and Longtail account managers, setting clear KPIs for seller activation and retention.
  • Drive the adoption of Jumia growth tools (Sponsored Products, Jumia Express) specifically among smaller vendors to boost their visibility.
  • Track New Seller Success Rate and Churn Rate using PowerBI and internal dashboards to identify bottlenecks in the seller journey.
  • Improve the self-service capabilities of the platform to reduce the need for manual intervention for Longtail sellers

What we are looking for

  • 4+ years of experience in e-commerce, operations management, or mass-market business development.
  • Proven experience in managing large teams and high-volume operations where automation is key.
  • Bachelor's degree from a top-tier university.
  • Analytical Rigor: Ability to manage large data sets in Excel and interpret PowerBI dashboards to drive strategy.
  • A "Growth Mindset": Passionate about empowering small businesses and leveraging technology to scale operations.
  • Excellent communication skills in English; ability to simplify complex processes for non-technical sellers

Key skills

BA/BSc/HND

At a glance

Company

Jumia

Location

Nairobi, kenya

Employment

Full Time

Experience

Valid until

October 31, 2026

Created

October 15, 2026