Graduate Management Trainee (Commercial) - Jumia (Full Time)

At Jumia, mobility is at the heart of our people development approach. This job board helps us establish more transparency in available opportunities in the company to promote mobility.

You need to follow simple guidelines:

Before applying, make sure you discuss the opportunity with your direct manager and that both of you agree that this is positive for your development (written approval from your direct manager will be required).

Apply with your Jumia e-mail.

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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