B2B Market Research For T-Shirt Business

# Kenya B2B T-Shirt Market Research & Buyer Visits We are an India-based garment/export business looking for a **Kenya-based market researcher/field representative** to conduct physical B2B market research for our T-shirt business. ### Responsibilities **1. Market Research & Physical Visits** * Prepare a visit plan and physically visit clothing markets/shops in **Nairobi, Kisumu, Eldoret, Mombasa and Nakuru**. * Visit shops, wholesalers, retailers, importers and potential B2B buyers. * Take clear photographs of shops with yourself in the photograph, where appropriate. * Take clear photographs of the **most-sold T-shirts with visible price tags**. * **Fill the Google Sheet/Excel on the same day** with all collected information. * Share photographs on the same day with the shop/wholesaler name and relevant details. **2. Market Samples** * Identify the most-selling/relevant T-shirt from potential buyers. * **Discuss with us and obtain approval before purchasing any sample.** * Collect one approved sample from selected potential buyers. **3. Freight Forwarder Research – Nairobi & Mombasa** * Meet approximately **4–5 freight forwarders/clearing agents (CHA)** in Nairobi and Mombasa. * Obtain their **name, mobile/contact, city and company details**. * Obtain warehouse rates, specifically **1 CBM storage charges per day/week**. * Share freight-forwarder and warehouse information with us. **4. Sample Shipping** * Discuss with freight forwarders the process and cost of sending samples from Kenya to India. * Approved freight/shipping charges will be paid **directly to the freight forwarder**. **5. Send Market Samples to India** * After completion of the market research, send approved collected samples to us through the selected freight forwarder/CHA. **6. Receive Samples from India** * We will prepare samples in India and send them to you through the agreed shipping method. **7. Collect & Safely Keep Samples** * Collect the samples in Kenya and safely keep them until the buyer follow-up visits. **8. Buyer Follow-up** * Visit potential buyers again with our samples. * Present the samples and try to develop genuine buyer interest. * Where appropriate, arrange a call/video call between the buyer and us. **9. Lead Reporting** * Share complete details of interested/potential buyers, including business name, location, contact details where voluntarily provided, requirements, quantity, price expectations and feedback. ### Daily Reporting & Meetings * **All field research data must be entered into the Google Sheet/Excel on the same day.** * Photographs and supporting information must also be shared on the same day. * Provide **bills/receipts or reasonable evidence for approved expenses**. * Attend a meeting/call with us **every alternate day or on demand** when reasonably required. ### Product Men's T-shirts — **100% Cotton, Poly-Cotton and Polyester**, approximately 160–200 GSM, including round neck, polo, regular, oversized and drop-shoulder styles. ### Requirements * Must currently be based in Kenya. * Comfortable travelling to the specified cities/markets. * Good communication and B2B interaction skills. * Experience in clothing, market research, sales or textiles is preferred. * Must provide genuine field information rather than internet-based research. ### Budget & Expenses **Fixed Project Budget: USD 160** **The USD 160 already includes the field/travel allowances and routine expenses for the project. No additional daily allowance will be paid on top of the USD 160.** Approved **T-shirt sample purchases and freight/shipping charges are separate** and will only be incurred after discussion and approval. Approved freight charges will be paid directly to the freight forwarder where applicable. We are looking for a reliable person for this initial project, with the possibility of **long-term market development and sales work in Kenya** if the results are good. **When applying, please mention your current city, relevant experience, cities/markets you can cover, and your proposed 7-day plan.**