How to Sell On Jumia Website Step By Step

Jumia market place serves as a platform where sellers can list their goods for sales while they relax and let Jumia handle the rest. You can sell virtually any product on Jumia which is legal within the jurisdiction of the country in which you are.

In this post, I will show you a step by step guide on how to become a Jumia Seller on the Jumia Website and the benefits thereof.

Selling is the way of persuading someone to accept something and the exchange of goods and services for an agreed sum of money. Selling is the core of every business, if you do not sell, you cannot make money. Selling even a physical product is not easy not to mention online selling which has many challenges.

The e-commerce business even though slow in this our part of the continent is on the rise. As for the United States and some parts of Europe, everything is virtually shopped online.

When there is an advancement in science, technology, and most importantly, e-commerce, it cannot be resisted but embraced. E-Commerce has come to stay whether you like it or not.

Are you a vendor or an organization that sells goods to your valuable customers and wants to expand your business to greater heights? Then I would recommend you to the Jumia e-commerce website!

You might have set up some sort of e-commerce website on which you do your business, but the question is how many visitors do you get in a day or month or the entire year? The more you expose your business to the world the more you get engagements and subsequently increase sales.

Jumia is an online shopping mall founded way back in the year 2012 in Nigeria. The trading platform has since grown to become Africa’s number one shopping mall. Jumia has spread to 13 other African countries as at the time this post is being written like harmattan bush fire. The Jumia Online Market place has millions of visitors each month!

That is why if you choose to sell on Jumia online market platform you are greatly exposing your business to numerous visitors who come to the platform each day. Not only will you do business with an online market platform that everyone has accepted, but also a secured and trusted online market place.

Already some vendors who listed their products on the Jumia market platform are making it big. Selling on Jumia is a way of making big money, trust me. So do not be left out of this e-commerce revolution brought by Jumia.

Jumia is an avenue created for your vendors and entrepreneurs to expand your businesses and make bigger profits out of your sweats.

Jumia has an open hand to all who are willing to sell on their website. Get on board my friend and create your online store on the Jumia e-commerce website and see wonderfully the speed of your business progression.

Jumia Conditions to fulfill to become a seller on Jumia

Before you sign up on Jumia Market to use their platform to sell, you need to meet certain conditions.

You Should Have Brand New Products which are Legal

In most cases, Jumia does not accept the sale of used or refurbished products. If you want to sell used or refurbished products you need to state it in the product description. As a vendor, you must also ensure that the products you plan to sell do not feature in Jumia’s list of banned and restricted brands and must be legal within the country in which you are. You can click here to get a complete list.

You should be an Authorized Seller of a Brand

In the case of branded products, warrant you are an authorized seller of that particular brand before you will be permitted to use the Jumia Market. Authorization comes in various forms, including licenses and trademarks. Jumia does this to protect both the seller and the brand owner.

Suitable Pricing

Even though Jumia allows vendors to control the prices of their product on the platform, vendors are to ensure that they offer premium quality products at affordable prices, which is a welcome move for end-users. It is a requirement from Jumia.

You Should Have a Minimum of 5 Items to Sell and No Limit Listings

Jumia puts a minimum limit on the number of items you can upload. Before you can become a seller on the Jumia website, you need to have at least 5 products to list in your store.

You Need a Bank Account

Jumia pays vendors through banks. So, you should consider opening a bank account before starting to sell on Jumia.

Other conditions a prospective vendor must meet are:

• A vendor should be at least 18 years of age or selling under the supervision of a legal guardian or parent
• Take responsibility for all activities regarding password and account
• Ensure business transparency and maintain high-quality products and standards
• Maintain price parity for your products, both in Jumia and other platforms. For instance, you shouldn’t sell a product at a lower price on another platform than the price listed on Jumia.
• A vendor must grant Jumia access to your products, branding materials, and trademarks for promotional purposes.
• Complete the registration process and obtain a Tax Identification Number (TIN)
• Ensure no product is out of stock. Maintain zero percent Out Of Stock Rate
• Maintain a quality Return Rate of less than 2%
• Have a customer product rating of not less than 3 stars
• Maintain a Ready-to-Ship policy within 24 hours
• Ensure the product comes with a warranty where applicable
• Note: You can visit the Seller Centre for a comprehensive list of seller’s Terms & Conditions

How to Create a Jumia Store from Scratch Step By Step

Signing Up

It is a requirement to sign up as a vendor on the Jumia website; this involves filling in all necessary forms online. After the registration process, you will have access to a store section on the Jumia website where you can upload your products.

Go to the Jumia Website in your country and scroll to the very bottom of the page and click on "Sell on Jumia" as seen in the infographic below. I am using Jumia Ghana for the purpose of this demonstration!

After clicking on the "Sell on Jumia" it will take you to page where you will continue the registration process. Click on "Start selling on Jumia" to continue.

The next page that you will meet is the "SELLERCENTRE" page, there are four different categories of information you must provide here namely the Seller Account, Business Account, Payment Details, and the Summary information. 

So start with the "Seller Account" tap and fill in the information that is required,  agree to the privacy policy and click on continue. It will take you to the "Business Information" tap in that order to the "Summary" tab, then you are done with the registration!

When you do not fill in the required information, you cannot move forward because the page will prompt you to provide the necessary information before you can be taken to the next page.

If you are done with the registration, an email will be sent via the email address that you provided in the registration process. Click on the link sent to your email. You’ll be directed to the Jumia “Seller Center” where you’ll set up the password to your account. Once done, you need to confirm your store. Here, you’ll fill in details on:

• Personal Information
• Business Information
• Bank Account

Training Session

The email sent to you comes with a link to the “Vendor Hub” page. Go back to click on it and have access to the information regarding the training session. The training is done online or offline. Jumia provides a link to YouTube videos for online training.

You’ll get also more tutorials on your “Vendor Hub” page. You’ll have to make a booking for offline training done every weekday.

Uploading Of Image of Products and Other Content Writings

Once you have signed up you need to upload your store with your products (this usually involves product images, features, specifications, and descriptions). Your product image must be catchy and ought to have good captions with product features, specifications, and descriptions. That is why it is advisable to sign up for Jumia Studio and Content Services to see this aspect of the work for you.

Pricing of products

Jumia allows you to price your products competitively and control it through the seller center. You can update your product information and other vital details about your periodically.

Making Sales

After your store is set up, consumers visiting the Jumia website that likes your products and needs it may order it. It might be within minutes of setting up your store or it might be longer than that, it all depends on your product niche, the quality, and promotions.

Promotion of products

Jumia Affiliate Marketers will promote your products for you. You can also promote your products through social media pages and blog sites or websites if you have one.

Read also:

• Jumia Studio And Content Services
• 4 Ways to make money with Jumia

• Vendor Drop-Off Hub Locations in Ghana
• Pick up by Jumia and delivery service

Jumia Hub/Warehouse

If an order has been made in your store, Jumia will verify if it is available. If the product(s) ordered is available you would be notified by Jumia to drop off the product ordered to the nearest Jumia drop off station where it would be shipped to your buyer.

You would be required to bring your products to the Jumia warehouse where it would be stored and shipped if you signed up for the Jumia Express Service.

Alternatively, you can also request for the product ordered to be picked up by Jumia from your specified location to be sent for delivery to the buyer. You can do this if you signed up for the Pick up by Jumia and Delivery Services.

You are expected to package your goods and make it ready for either pick up or drop off at the nearest Jumia hub or warehouse within 24-48hours of receiving the order notification.

Delivery

Once your item gets to Jumia hub/warehouse, Jumia is in charge of handling the delivery to your customer. They would ship the product to your customer’s shipping address

Customer Care

Jumia handles customer care services in most cases. They attend to your customers on your behalf and sort out issues arising from the ordering and the delivery processes.

Benefits of Selling on Jumia Online Market

There are a lot of benefits that will accrue to you when you become a vendor on the Jumia website, let us look at it one by one.

Free Vendor Training

Jumia also offers a free training course for new vendors it is not mandatory though. This is called Jumia University. There are online and offline training sessions. At the university, you get to learn more about the Jumia Seller Centre. You will also learn how to list your products in your store and have comprehensive knowledge regarding order packaging and shipping.

Pieces of Advice and tips are given on how to boost your sales volume and create the most charming, professional content for your products. You also learn everything regarding the account statement. Guess what, all these pieces of training are for free!

Access to Jumia Services

Jumia has a lot of services to offer to their vendors on their platform. Some of the services include the Pick up by Jumia and delivery services, the Jumia Express, and the Jumia studio and Content services. All you need to do is to sign up for them and that is all!

The building of Brand Trust

Jumia is the largest and number one online mall in Africa and has years of experience and excellent service; hence people trust it. Because of this trust, most people prefer to shop on Jumia.

The company offers you the opportunity to use its trusted brand name as a label for your products. As a result, you get to share in its popularity.

More visibility of your products

Millions of people visit the Jumia platform in the various countries in which Jumia exists searching for products to order. In fact, it is a privilege to be given the chance to sell on the Jumia online platform. This will enable you to reach more consumers and increase sales within the shortest period of time.

There Is No Maximum Limit of Product Upload

There is no limit to the number of products and items you can upload on your store on the Jumia platform. You can list as many items as you want since they're no maximum limit.

Simplicity of Processes

Jumia makes everything simple and hassles free, from the registration processes to the listings of products and more.

What Can You Sell on Jumia Market?

• Here are the categories and what you can sell
• Phone and Tablets: mobile phones, tablets, and accessories and more
• Computing laptops, printers, scanners, software, networking services and more
• Fashion: Men, Women and Baby Fashion, jewelry, watches and more
• Electronics: television, projectors, cameras, sound systems and more
• Health and Beauty: haircare, fragrances, make-ups and more
• Home and Office: cookware, appliances, furniture, bedding and more
• Grocery: laundry, cooking, toiletries, beverages and more
• Baby Products toys, apparel, diapering and more
• Automobile: car and motorcycle accessories, safety equipment and more
• Sporting Goods: sport & fitness, cycling, camping and more
• Gaming: play station, video games more
• Other Categories include livestock, musical, gardening, movies, etc.

What You Cannot Sell on Jumia

• Tobacco & Cigarettes
• Fireworks and Explosives
• Pirated Products
• Seditious Materials
• Medical Items
• Media Publications
• Weapons
• Adult Toys
• Plants & Animals

Jumia Seller Fees

Jumia doesn’t charge sellers looking to build their business on the platform, not unless the seller gets to make a sale. Here, Jumia earns from sellers as per the Revenue Share agreement. The turnover share varies depending on the product category.

Jumia says make more money by signing up as a vendor on their platform. Have the opportunity to build a unique and outstanding brand image for your business and increase sales.

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