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Market Specialist – Mlolongo Job Kuwa Pay
Kuwa Pay
Kenya
Full-time
On-site
Posted: 42 minutes ago
Expires: Dec 6, 2026
Salary:
Not listed
Job description
Sales & Marketing Jobs, Kuwa Pay Jobs. Market Specialist drives merchant acquisition and field team supervision, requires strong trader/importer networks, field sales experience, and fluency in Swahili and English (China sourcing experience preferred). Full-time role in Mlolongo.
A practical, on-the-ground sales role for someone who truly knows Nairobi’s trading markets.
About Kuwa Pay
Kuwa Pay helps SMEs and traders make safe, efficient and compliant payments to suppliers in China. Our solutions support everyday business needs, including paying Chinese suppliers in RMB and USD.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and co-ordinate market outreach across Nairobi’s key trading areas.
- Recruit, train and manage local promoters for merchant outreach and onboarding.
- Identify active trading areas, merchant groups, importers and high-potential customers.
- Explain payments to China, customer onboarding and basic product use.
- Build trusted relationships with traders, wholesalers, shop owners and market groups.
- Gather market feedback and share practical insights with management.
Requirements
- Real, hands-on experience in Nairobi wholesale or open-air markets such as Gikomba, Kamukunji, Eastleigh, Mlolongo/Athi River or similar areas.
- A strong network among traders, wholesalers, importers, shop owners or market associations.
- Experience recruiting, organizing and supervising field promoters or sales teams.
- Confidence in merchant acquisition, field sales and frequent market visits.
- Fluent Swahili and confident English communication.
- Reliability, initiative and readiness to work on the ground.
- China sourcing, importing or cross-border payments experience is an advantage.
Who We Want to Meet
- This is not a desk-only sales job. We value real market knowledge, trusted local relationships and practical execution. A prestigious academic background is not required. This is a Mid-level position requiring practical hands-on experience.
How to Apply
Apply with your CV or a short profile describing your market experience and merchant network : info@kuwapay.com