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Recruitment agency · Bridge Talent Group

General Trade Representative - Nyanza

Employer not disclosed by agency

KisumuNot stated · Not statedDeadline not stated by agencyChecked 2 Nov 2026
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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.

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