Business Development Manager – E‑commerce Marketplace

About the role

We are looking for a Business Development Manager to drive vendor acquisition and growth on Jumia’s e‑commerce marketplace in China. You will work closely with large sellers, helping them launch and expand their presence on the platform while leveraging Jumia’s traffic and logistics capabilities.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and attract high‑value vendors, meeting onboarding targets.
• Screen, evaluate, and manage registered vendors, providing regular training on operational policies.
• Lead vendor relationships, using platform data to support their business and marketing objectives.
• Serve as an industry advisor on online marketing, analytics and audience targeting.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• 3‑5 years of experience in cross‑border e‑commerce or marketplace business development.
• Strong self‑motivation, problem‑solving ability and capacity to handle multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English; French is a plus.

Required skills

What we offer

• Entrepreneurial yet structured work environment with a global, dynamic team.
• Opportunities for rapid personal and professional growth and leadership development.
• Modern office in Shenzhen with a start‑up spirit and access to international e‑commerce expertise.