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Incubation Agent - Jumia (Full Time)

Kenya full-time Mid Salary not listed
full-time Mid level Technology & IT Curated
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About the role

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

Work on the lead generation through different acquisition channels (tele acquisition, organic, offline, referral)

Validate the quality of the lead

Convince seller to go live on Jumia

Complete acquisition of sellers through the Self-Sign Up form

Provide all information necessary for the vendor to succeed from Day 1

Ensure that sellers are admin-ready and are trained on how to grow their business on Jumia

Ensure new sellers on Jumia learn how to use the necessary tools and information to start working

Get feedback from our sellers and translate it into product, marketing and operations improvement

What we are looking for

1-3 years of experience in Account Management, Acquisition, and/or Business Consultant

Problem solver, perfect written and spoken communication

Customer obsession

Proactive, organized, and obsessed with details

Exceptional listening, communication, and organizational skills.

Proven ability to multitask and follow through while paying strict attention to detail

Bachelor’s degree required

Kindly make your application by 31st October 2026

Interview stages 

HR meeting with the Talent Acquisition

Technical meeting with hiring manager

Final meeting with the functional manager

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

 

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Interview prep

Walk in with sharper answers.

Use this as a quick practice sheet before you speak with the employer.

Mid
Technology & IT Business Development Human Resources Operations Incubation Agent Mid level

Likely questions

  1. Tell us about work you have done that is close to the Incubation Agent - Jumia (Full Time) role.
  2. How would you approach your first 30 days at Jumia?
  3. Which of Business Development, Human Resources and Operations have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
  4. Describe a time you solved a problem without waiting to be told exactly what to do.
  5. How do you handle busy days, changing priorities, or pressure at work?

Prepare before the call

  • A recent example that proves your experience with Business Development, Human Resources and Operations.
  • One short story with a problem, your action, and the result.
  • Two examples that show the strengths listed on your CV.
  • A clear reason why this role and company interest you.
  • Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

Ask them

  • What would success look like in the first 90 days?
  • What are the main problems this hire should help solve?
  • How does the team give feedback and measure good work?
  • What does a normal working week look like for this role?
Practice line

I am interested in the Incubation Agent - Jumia (Full Time) role because I can bring practical experience in Business Development, Human Resources and Operations, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes Jumia needs from this hire.

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