Start Date: As soon as possible
Duty Station: Khartoum
Closing Date: 31 Oct 2026

Background

Niilom is a Sudanese e-commerce platform, founded and developed by a Sudanese team that understands the challenges of the local market and the nature of Sudanese merchant's business, designed to be closely aligned with their needs and aspirations.

Niilom brings together e-commerce, logistics services, financial solutions, and marketing tools within one integrated ecosystem. It aims to empower Sudanese merchants to manage their businesses efficiently and reach customers across all states through an integrated technological infrastructure designed specifically for the needs of the Sudanese market.

Duties and responsibilities

• Develop and implement a clear sales plan to achieve Niilom’s sales targets and increase revenue.
• Identify target stores and brands and reach out to them to encourage them to join Niilom and subscribe to the available packages.
• Explain the benefits of monthly and annual subscription plans and help merchants choose the most suitable package.
• Follow up consistently with potential clients and convert interest into actual subscriptions and agreements.
• Build strong relationships with merchants and maintain them to support subscription retention and renewals.
• Manage and supervise the sales team, assign tasks, and set daily and weekly targets.
• Coordinate with the Marketing Team to attract merchants and customers and improve campaign results.
• Follow up on merchant registration and store activation in coordination with the Operations Team.
• Prepare regular reports on the number of merchants contacted, new subscriptions, revenue generated, and target achievement.
• Suggest practical and cost-effective ways to increase sales and expand Niilom’s merchant base.

Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required

• Experience in sales or business development, preferably in e-commerce or digital marketing.
• Good communication, negotiation, persuasion, and closing skills.
• Ability to identify new clients and build effective business relationships.
• Ability to develop sales plans and achieve specific targets within set timelines.
• Good organizational skills and ability to manage customer follow-ups and sales data.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and take responsibility for achieving results.
• Basic knowledge of e-commerce and merchant subscription models is an advantage.