Online shopping platform Jumia, has today upgraded its affiliate program to allow owners of social media accounts on Twitter, Facebook or Google+ to sell sell online and earn money by sharing a link.
The program will see just anyone earn money online whether they are private partners or run professional websites.
Launched almost a year ago, the affiliate program has over 700 partners and works simply. A third party can place links, ads, and other types of visual references on their websites or social media channels with direct traffic to http://www.jumia.com.ng. They in return get up to 9% commission for one sale when customers use the links for purchases.
For the first month, associates earn 500 NGN on top of the commission for each order.
According to Tunde Kehinde, co-founder JUMIA Nigeria, “This new program opens up to all people – everyone is welcome to participate to boost their website, blog or social media channel with our brand and additionally profit from it. We created an easy working win-win situation which is a totally performance based associate program: The more people someone can bring to our website, the more they profit from it. We are happy to give this opportunity to everyone and continue the successful affiliate program to a Partner’s Program where everyone can join in.”
The key facts about JUMIA’s Partner Program
§ Links, ads, and other types of visual references can be shared on websites and/or social media channels
§ Different from the past affiliate program, the new initiative also allows or social media accounts, such as Twitter, Facebook or Google+ to join in.
§ Bonus for the first month: 500 NGN on top of the commission for each order
§ Promotions and special benefits on a regular basis – eg Christmas special is coming up
§ Direct service support from JUMIA affiliate manager
§ Monthly payment via bank transfer
