Graduate Management Trainee - 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.
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
How to apply
Applications are reviewed as they come in, and we’ll close the role once we have found our graduates.
Upload your CV, degree certificate or transcript, and NSS Certificate or Release Letter.
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
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