Market Research & Business Development Contractor

We are looking for a Nairobi-based contractor to conduct market research and business development research ahead of the launch of a T-shirt range in Nairobi. The role will involve researching the current T-shirt market, identifying key retail and wholesale channels, and developing a verified database/pipeline of potential wholesale buyers. Job Title: Market Research & Business Development Contractor Location: Nairobi Engagement: Project/Task-Based Contract Initial Duration: 4 Weeks, with possible extension based on performance Start Date: Immediate Key Responsibilities Conduct physical market research across Nairobi's key retail, wholesale and import channels.Visit malls, retail outlets, hospitality boutiques, corporate/promotional printers, wholesalers and importers.Document products currently available in the market and relevant market information.Conduct outbound calls and LinkedIn outreach to identify potential business customers.Identify potential wholesale buyers across hospitality, corporate/promotional, retail, institutional and e-commerce sectors.Build and maintain a verified database of prospective buyers and relevant contact information.Provide clear findings and market insights from the research conducted.No direct sales closing is required. Requirements Based in Nairobi.Fluent in English with conversational Kiswahili.Comfortable conducting physical store visits and outbound calls/LinkedIn research.Own smartphone with geotagging capability.Experience in retail, textiles, B2B sales or market research is an advantage but not mandatory.Good research, communication and reporting skills.Able to work independently and deliver within agreed timelines. To apply visit share your CV to recruit@covetedhrservices.co.ke

• Conduct physical market research across Nairobi's key retail, wholesale and import channels. • Visit malls, retail outlets, hospitality boutiques, corporate/promotional printers, wholesalers and importers. • Document products currently available in the market and relevant market information. • Conduct outbound calls and LinkedIn outreach to identify potential business customers. • Identify potential wholesale buyers across hospitality, corporate/promotional, retail, institutional and e-commerce sectors. • Build and maintain a verified database of prospective buyers and relevant contact information. • Provide clear findings and market insights from the research conducted. • No direct sales closing is required. • Based in Nairobi. • Fluent in English with conversational Kiswahili. • Comfortable conducting physical store visits and outbound calls/LinkedIn research. • Own smartphone with geotagging capability. • Experience in retail, textiles, B2B sales or market research is an advantage but not mandatory. • Good research, communication and reporting skills. • Able to work independently and deliver within agreed timelines.