Business DevelopmentIntern (Internship) – Jumia - Rwanda

Jumia is the largest e-commerce mall in Africa with over 100,000 unique visitors a day, buying everything from Fashion to Phones. Founded in June 2012, Jumia's vision is to become the largest retailer in Africa, offering customers a shopping experience that is convenient, safe and second to none. With an employee base of over 1000 people, a 90,000 square feet e-commerce campus and core values of best-in-class delivery, innovation, and a customer-centric approach at all times, Jumia is set to become the largest retailer in Africa offering customers the widest assortment at affordable prices.
Africa is one of the fastest growing economies in the globe, offering excellent opportunities in a vibrant and booming environment. Its economic growth has enabled innovative businesses to flourish and this is where Rocket Internet steps in.

We want to create a well-balanced team of talented, truly 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 Description: Business Development(Internship)

Identifying and targeting revenue potential by focusing on securing sustainable repeat business
Negotiating best conditions with partners while still building long lasting relationship
Creating trust with all partners
Monitoring and analyzing sales and external market trends
Building strong customer relationships by leveraging information and defining opportunities

Qualifications and Experience

• Must be studying or has completed a degree in Engineering, Computer Sciences, Maths or with Business or any degree related to the previously mentioned.
• Must be able to speak both English and Kinyarwanda fluently with generally good communication skills
• Energetic and willing to take on field work (experience with field work is a plus)
• Must be able to use MS Excel and MS Word.
• Driven, Fast learner and very enthusiastic about online business.
• Experience outside Rwanda is an added advantage
• If performance is exceptional, possibility to gain a full time position.

 We Offer

• An amazing learning culture.
• The ability to make an impact in athe development of a new business.
• The internship will be for a period of 3 Months
• A chance to be part of an international team that offers great opportunities for growth.

To apply please go to; https://africainternetgroup.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoard/Opening.aspx?v=820ae641-e2d5-4ea4-a29b-56218798728d