Graduate Management Trainee - Jumia (Full Time)

Jumia; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Intern allowance

Mentoring programme

Cross-functional projects

Graduate network

Job summary

Jumia is seeking graduates for its two-year Graduate Management Trainee Programme. You will work across Commercial, Sales and Marketing functions to build vendor relationships, promote top brands, and analyze sales data to identify growth opportunities.

The role includes a mentor-led development path and cross-functional exposure. Successful candidates join a structured two-year program, with an above-average intern allowance and a clear path to leadership within Africa's growing e-commerce

Qualifications

• Fluent English and strong communication skills.
• Commercial mindset with negotiation and relationship-building ability.
• Comfort with numbers and Excel for data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Work in the commercial process from day one, building relationships with vendor partners.
• Promote brands effectively and ensure visibility on the platform.
• Analyze sales, pricing and assortment data to spot growth opportunities.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Operations and Supply Chain to drive sales.
• Lead projects with mentoring support and participate in training sessions.
• Engage with the graduate network and coaching programs.

Skills

Fluent English

Commercial mindset

Excel proficiency

Problem solving

Communication & teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree (2025)

Job description

About Jumia

Jumiais 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.

We’re looking for talented recent graduates who care about emerging markets and Africa to join our Commercial team.

Our Graduate Management Trainee Programme is hands‑on and suits people who are curious and learn fast. If you want both depth and breadth of experience in a fast‑paced company, and a strong start to a career you’ll be proud of, this programme is for you.

About the programme

Over two years, you’ll combine on‑the‑job learning and mentoring . You’ll lead real projects from day one and build your skills in the Jumia Skill Set:Ownership & Drive, Execution & Impact, and Leadership & Management. By the end, you’ll understand Jumia’s operations well and be ready for a range of career paths in the company.

What you’ll do

Start your career with some of the best‑known brands in the country, including Samsung, Tecno, Infinix, Delron, Bruhm, Hikers, Nivea, Unilever, Oraimo and Nasco. You’ll help them reach new generations of shoppers and give people new reasons to buy.

• Work in the commercial process from day one, building relationships with vendor partners
• Make sure vendor brands are promoted well, available and presented well on our platform
• Analyse sales, pricing and assortment data to spot growth opportunities
• Work with Marketing, Operations and Supply Chain to drive sales
• Lead projects with support from a full mentoring programme
• Take part in training sessions, coaching and the graduate network

Contract conditions

• Two‑year fixed‑term contract, giving you stability from the start of your career
• Intern allowance: an above‑average intern allowance package for the full two years

Who we’re looking for

• A first degree from a recognised, accredited university, graduated in 2025
• National Service fully completed, with your NSS Certificate or Release Letter as proof
• At least 3 months of relevant internship experience, ideally in sales, retail, FMCG or account management
• A commercial mindset and confidence negotiating and building relationships
• Comfort working with numbers and Excel
• Strong problem‑solving skills and creativity
• Excellent communication and teamwork, and fluent English
• Willingness to relocate during the programme
• Curiosity, adaptability and self‑motivation, plus integrity, respect for others and a desire to learn every day

Assessment centres will run in November and December 2026. They include face‑to‑face interviews, psychometric and aptitude tests, and role‑play scenarios. Successful candidates start in January 2027.

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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