Jumia Chief Commercial Officer Jobs in Uganda
Jumia Chief Commercial Officer Jobs in Uganda
About Jumia: Jumia is the leading pan-Africa e-commerce platform. Founded in 2012, Jumia’s mission is to improve the quality of everyday life in Africa by leveraging technology to deliver innovative, convenient and affordable online services to consumers, while helping businesses grow as they use our platform to reach and serve consumers.
Our platforms consist of our marketplace, which connects sellers with consumers, our logistics service, which enables the shipment and delivery of packages from sellers to consumers, and our payment service, which facilitates transactions among participants active on our platform in selected markets. Through our online platforms, consumers can access a wide range of physical and digital goods and services, fashion, electronics, beauty products and also hotel and flight bookings or restaurant delivery.
With over 3,000 employees in 14 countries spanning across 6 African regions, 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 sustainable impact for Africa. Jumia offers unique opportunities in a vibrant and booming environment, creating new jobs, new skills, and empowering a new generation.
Main responsibilities include:
The Chief Commercial Officer will be responsible for leading the company sales performance and have direct oversight of all commercial activities in the country, including in particular Vendor Acquisition, Vendor Management & Category Development.
Ensuring sharp execution of the centrally defined improvements/routines, participating in
their refinement through the collection of detailed customer/vendor feedback, and leading country related specific projects to reach those objectives.
Setting the commercial strategy of the department (sales targets, target categories/ segments to unlock, target key suppliers, target number of suppliers to onboard .. etc)
Managing a team in charge of vendor acquisition, vendor management, sourcing operations and content management.
Scaling the team and processes to support the growth of the company.
Recruiting adequate profiles to join the team.
Meeting key vendors and suppliers to negotiate partnerships, contracts and service level agreements.
Ensuring regular and quality reporting of team actions and results.
Skills and Qualifications
Strong experience (minimum 8 years) in a consumer good company, retail or equivalent.
Strong local knowledge and deep understanding of business environment.
Strong negotiation skills.
Hands on & results oriented.
Well organized.
Capacity to challenge and improve processes.
Ability to identify new business opportunities.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Jumia Chief Commercial Officer Jobs in Uganda
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