Jumia Event Management Associate Job 2015

Job Description

Job Vacancy: Event Management Associate

Jumia is the largest online retail store in Africa with over 100,000 unique visitors a day, buying everything from Fashion to Phones.

Founded in 2012 in Nigeria, Jumia’s mission is to revolutionize the concept of shopping by providing customers with the best online shopping experience.

Jumia is part of Africa Internet Group, a leading global incubator of startups specialised in e-commerce.

Africa Internet Group is Africa’s leading internet firm, with already over 3,000 employees in over 20 African countries and huge successes such as Jumia.com, Kaymu.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.

Africa is one of the fastest growing economies in the world, offering excellent opportunities in a vibrant and booming environment. Its economic growth has enabled innovative businesses to flourish and this is where Africa Internet Group steps in.

We are currently looking for a talented individual to join our team and embark on an exciting journey under our production department.

Job Description: 

JUMIA is seeking for an Events Manager whose job will entail:

Coming up with event concepts, themes and ideas.

Managing all Jumia events from start to finish.

Identifying and booking all the required facilities for the various events.

Identifying and working with all relevant suppliers.

Organizing all the materials required for events in conjunction with marketing team.

Leading the team on the ground during event set up.

Work across all relevant departments to ensure that Jumia events are successful: Sales, Marketing, Finance, HR and Customer Service.

Qualification & Skills

Degree/ Higher Diploma in Business or Social sciences

At least 2 years in a Busy Event management position

Networks and contacts with cost effective event suppliers

Action oriented and results oriented,

Comfortable with basic computing knowledge,

Autonomous, rigorous and trustworthy,

Very independent with a strong ability to go further than the expectations

Our offer

A unique experience in an entrepreneurial, yet structured environment

The opportunity to become part of a highly professional and dynamic team working around the world

An unparalleled personal and professional growth as our longer-term objective is to train the next generation of leaders for our future internet ventures.

 

How to Apply

If you want to join some of the fastest growing companies in the world, please send your resume to the following addresses, by specifying the position on the e-mail subject, to the following contacts :

joinus-kenya@jumia.com 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted




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If you want to join some of the fastest growing companies in the world, please send your resume to the following addresses, by specifying the position on the e-mail subject, to the following contacts :

joinus-kenya@jumia.com 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted




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