Affiliates, Influencers, and Partnerships Specialist - 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.

What you will be doing:

• Develop and strengthen relationships with major affiliates and strategic partners to enhance business growth.
• Identify and recruit top influencers and key opinion leaders, establishing collaborations that align with our brand’s values and objectives.
• Manage and optimize affiliate and partnership campaigns, ensuring they align with Jumia’s promotional calendar and marketing strategies.
• Negotiate and finalize deals with new partners, focusing on creating mutually beneficial agreements.
• Monitor and analyze the performance of affiliates and partners, providing regular reports to senior management.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to design and implement comprehensive marketing plans that incorporate affiliate and influencer partnerships.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and competitor strategies to adapt and innovate our partnership approaches.
• Foster a collaborative environment within the team and across other departments to ensure a unified approach to market expansions and promotions.
• Manage budgets and forecasts for affiliate and partnership initiatives, ensuring maximum ROI

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or related field.
• At least 2-4 years of experience in affiliate marketing, and influencer management, preferably in the e-commerce industry.
• Proven track record of building and maintaining strong, productive relationships with affiliates, influencers, and strategic partners.
• Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence various stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical skills with a knack for data-driven decision-making.
• Creative thinker with a strategic mindset who can integrate various marketing elements.
• Proficient with digital marketing tools and platforms

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