Senior Acquisition Agent
About Daraz
Founded in 2015, Daraz is South Asia’s leading e-commerce platform in Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Myanmar. It empowers more than 100,000 active sellers with world-class marketplace technology to reach the fast-growing consumer class in a region of 500 million people. Through Daraz Express and Daraz Pay, it operates the most efficient and digitalized logistics and payments infrastructure in its markets. Daraz’ vision is to be a champion of South Asia serving 100 million customers and businesses by 2030
Job Summary: We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Senior Acquisition Agent to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in identifying and onboarding new sellers, ensuring a robust and diverse marketplace. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, driving seller acquisition and category expansion for Pakistan’s leading e-commerce platform.
Key Responsibilities:
- Seller Acquisition: Identify potential sellers, pitch Daraz’s value proposition, and onboard them onto the platform.
- Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing sellers to ensure long-term engagement.
- Category Expansion: Focus on expanding specific categories by identifying gaps and onboarding sellers that align with Daraz’s strategic goals.
- Onboarding Assistance: Assist sellers in setting up their accounts, uploading assortments, and understanding platform operations.
- Training and Support: Provide sellers with training on Daraz’s systems, policies, and tools to ensure smooth integration.
- Market Research: Conduct market research to understand trends and competitor strategies for seller acquisition.
- Performance Tracking: Monitor and report on key performance indicators, including acquisition targets, seller satisfaction, and live assortment growth.
- Collaboration: Work closely with category managers, marketing, and operations teams to align acquisition strategies with overall business goals.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, or a related field.
- 1–2 years of experience in sales, business development, or e-commerce (experience in seller acquisition is a plus).
- Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Familiarity with e-commerce platforms and digital marketplaces is highly desirable.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to effectively engage with potential sellers.
- Strong negotiation skills to onboard sellers with mutually beneficial terms.
- Ability to analyse market trends and seller performance to drive informed decision-making.
What we offer:
● International working environment in a start-up setting, and a unique opportunity to learn from the best in e-commerce (Alibaba Group)
● A platform to learn from Alibaba's world-leading ecosystem
● Rigorous training and exposure in team management, leadership, business analytics, and operations
● An opportunity to train the next generation of business leaders in the e-commerce industry
● Competitive salary and incentive package