Other · Full-time
Recruitment agency · Bridge Talent GroupGeneral Trade Representative - Nyanza
Employer not disclosed by agency

About this role
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Role overview
An undisclosed employer is seeking a General Trade Representative based in Kisumu, Kenya. The role involves developing trade in the Nyanza region, focusing on Kisumu as the main hub and expanding into Kisii/Nyamira, Migori, Homa Bay, and selected Siaya areas. This position suits someone experienced in market development and customer relationship management.
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What you will do
- Use Kisumu as the main commercial base and intelligence centre for the territory.
- Develop and maintain route plans for Kisii/Nyamira, Migori/Homa Bay, and selected Siaya opportunities.
- Maintain a route calendar balancing hub depth with development of satellite towns.
- Grow the active customer base and convert market presence into repeat orders.
- Track competitor pricing, availability, route strength, and customer movement.
- Adapt customer propositions to different trading patterns in lake-basin and highland markets.
- Own the external sales cycle from prospecting to commercial growth and deliver agreed revenue and customer outcomes.
- Build trusted relationships with owners, decision-makers, influencers, and trading partners.
- Maintain field presence and visit rhythm as required by the territory.
- Capture and report weekly market intelligence including customer and competitor information.
- Protect gross profit, pricing, payment, and credit standards while growing revenue.
- Commercialise new products and improve product range and order frequency.
- Escalate material risks and opportunities promptly and coordinate with Customer Growth/Care for follow-through.
- Maintain a qualified sales pipeline and report progress from mapping to activation and growth.
Requirements
- Experience in structured market development with careful planning and consistent follow-through.
- Ability to manage a main hub alongside multiple route calendars.
- Strong relationship-building skills with patience to encourage repeat customer behaviour.
- Analytical skills to differentiate route presence from commercially productive coverage.
- Commercial focus and drive for customer growth.
- Willingness to spend significant time in the market and convert insights into action.
- Ability to build trust-based relationships with integrity and consistent delivery.
- Self-driven and accountable for revenue, relationships, and market intelligence in the assigned area.
How to apply
Apply through the employer's official contact. The employer has not published a closing date.