Emerging Seller Captain at Kaymu

Kaymu is the largest and safest online marketplace in Africa, where buyers and sellers meet and exchange everything from Fashion to Phones. Founded in January 2013, Kaymu vision is to offer both customers and sellers a shopping experience that is convenient, safe and second to none.

Our company is part of Africa Internet Holding, a global and leading incubator of startups specialized in e-commerce. Africa Internet Holding is the leading internet group of Africa with already over 1,000 employees in 10 African countries and huge successes such as Jumia.com, Hellofood.com, Lamudi.com, Carmudi.com and Jovago.com. It is led by top talented leaders offering a great mix of local and international talents and is backed by MTN, Millicom and Rocket Internet.

We want to create a well-balanced team of talented, dynamic and highly motivated individuals with a passion for emerging markets and Africa. We are currently looking for outstanding candidates interested in entrepreneurship and web businesses.

Job Title Emerging Seller Captain

Location: Lagos

Job Description:

• Use industry knowledge to build an understanding of competitive positioning, our value proposition for buyers and sellers, and dynamics within the vertical
• Drive performance of Kaymu sellers through shop consultation, strong customer service and negotiation of deals
• Management and optimization of seller performance on the platform
• Analysis of market trends and an ability to benchmark price points across multiple categories from both online and offline competitors
• Clear communication and understanding of the value proposition of selling online
• Strong focus on the importance of best-in-class Customer Service
• Management and development of a retailer management tool
• Regular reporting and focus on key KPIs to ensure quick results and personal development
• Act as liaison with different sales departments and provide seller and competitor consultation as required

Profile requirements

• Highly motivated and able to demonstrate strong academic and professional experience
• 2+ years sales experience preferable
• Strong communication skills and confident disposition, team player
• Ability to thrive in a high energy, dynamic environment
• Analytical ability
• Proficiency in use of MS Office tools (especially excel)
• Previous experience in retail/consumer industries preferred
• Self-starter approach to work, with an eagerness to consistently exceed objectives
• Fun, energetic and collaborative personality. Looking for someone who can push aggressively for results while helping create a great work environment

Our offer

• An unparalleled personal and professional growth as our longer-term objective is to train the next generation of leaders for our future internet ventures
• A unique experience in launching and scaling new internet concepts within Nigeria
• Becoming a part of a highly professional and dynamic team working around the world
• An attractive salary package
• A unique experience at working with the best brains and sharpest minds within Nigeria and on the international scene

Application Deadline Date
31st August, 2014.

Method of Application
We currently have openings across several regions of Nigeria. If you want to the team that’s in the process of building some of the fastest growing companies in the world, please send your resume with subject as“APPLICATION_ EMERGING SELLER CAPTAIN AT _KAYMU) respectively to: [email protected]