Head of Key Account Manager - Nairobi

Only for registered members Nairobi, Kenya

1 month ago

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Full time KSh1,200,000 - KSh3,600,000 (KES) per year *
* This salary range is an estimation made by beBee

Job summary

Lead and develop a team of Key Account Managers, ensuring high performance, clear ownership, and structured development. Own the P&L of the category, driving GMV, revenue, contribution margin, and vendor monetization.

Responsibilities

  • Define the category strategy, including assortment growth, price positioning, and sourcing tactics to win across segments.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with C-level executives of top brands and distributors, ensuring Jumia is a key strategic partner.
  • Acquire new brands and large distributors to scale assortment, improve product availability, and strengthen competitiveness.
  • Lead Joint Business Plans (JBPs) with strategic vendors, ensuring alignment on targets, marketing plans, and visibility campaigns.

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in the category industry, retail, or e-commerce, including team leadership and full P&L ownership.
  • Strong understanding of the category ecosystem in the market: key players, price ladders, customer segments, and sourcing models.
  • Graduate of a top-tier business or engineering school (Top 5 in your country or globally recognized).
  • Strong commercial leadership and negotiation capabilities with C-level stakeholders.

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