Marketplace Manager

Zando was founded by Rocket Internet AG in 2012 and since then has grown exponentially to become South Africa’s biggest online fashion store. Zando is part of the Jumia Group, Africa’s leading digital player with more than 10 different market leading verticals in more than 20 countries. Our passion for customer experience, knowledge in eCommerce as well as our drive to innovate are the basis for our success that we share with investors such as MTN, Milicom, Goldman Sachs and Orange.

As Zando’s Marketplace Manager you will continuously build and maintain key supplier relationships, identify business opportunities, and maintain extensive knowledge of current market conditions.

Please forward your CV to : [Email Disabled] with subject line “Marketplace Manager”.

* A valid Green South African ID required.

* This position is in line with our company employment equity plan.

* Should you not receive a reply within 2 weeks of your application, please accept is as unsuccessful.

* Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Responsibilities:

Building and maintaining strong Supplier relationships.
Locating and proposing potential business deals by contacting potential partners; discovering and exploring opportunities.
Closing new business deals by coordinating requirements; developing and analyses market strategies; evaluating options; and resolving internal priorities.
Negotiating contracts and integrating contract requirements with business operations.
Working closely with the Purchasing Department.
Analyzing and reporting on sales performance / analytics.
Product management involving continuous communication with Development Team.
Monitor and maintain set budgets and company strategies and manage Open to Buy (OTB) budgets against this.
Manage the replenishment process, monitor the supply chain order process and report accordingly.
Conduct regular analysis of how past merchandise buys have performed and the current market customer profile.
Education and Experience:

Degree/diploma in Business Management, B-Com or similar.
A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a Business Development / Category Manager role OR planning role with proven experience in setting up and implementing processes.
Knowledge of the SA fashion industry highly advantageous.
Experience in an e-commerce setting.
Sound understanding of online marketing tools and strategies.
Personal Attributes:

You are a self-starter who is able to effectively drive new ideas and processes across the business.
You are able to build and maintain strong relationships both externally and internally.
You have strong business acumen and negotiation skills.
An analytical thinker with a flair for numbers & figures
Confident to communicate naturally in any setting, internally and externally, to different audiences.
You think out-of-the box and being creative is an integral part of your working and living.
You are entrepreneurial and ambitious.
Organized and able to manage and coordinate various projects with various stakeholders.
Working in a team motivates you and what you do, you do with passion.
Whilst keeping an eye on all the relevant details of the job on hand, you never forget the bigger picture.
Advanced level in MS Office package – with a specific focus on Excel and Powerpoint.
Be able to find solutions and be a good decision maker.
Has a strategic / planning view.
Able to perform under pressure.
Live the Zando values:
Delivers customer satisfaction;
Leads completely;
Embraces and drives change;
Goes the extra mile;
Is adventurous, open-minded and creative;
Creates fun and a positive team spirit.


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