Field Market Research – Home Textiles (Kenya / Tanzania / South Africa)

Job ID: 40363700

Budget: ₹1,500 – ₹12,500 INR

Job Title:
Field Market Research Agent (Kenya / Tanzania / South Africa) – Home Textiles

Job Overview:

We are an Indian export company planning to enter African markets with home textile products such as:

- Terry Towels (bath, hand, face towels)
- Printed Bedsheets
- Comforters / Duvets

We are looking for serious local field agents based in Kenya, Tanzania, or South Africa to conduct detailed on-ground market research before our market entry.

Project Details:

- Duration: until task finished
- Payment: Fixed $80 – $100 (based on experience)

Scope of Work:

1. Market Visits
Visit shops / wholesalers / distributors in your city:

- Retail shops
- Wholesale markets
- Importers / distributors (if possible)

2. Product Analysis
Collect detailed information:

- Product types (towels, bedsheets, etc.)
- Fabric type (cotton / microfiber / blends if known)
- Price range (low / medium / premium)
- Best-selling SKUs
- Packaging style
- GSM awareness (if possible)

3. Competitor & Supply Insights
From discussions with sellers:

- Which country products dominate? (China, Turkey, India, Pakistan, etc.)
- Which price range sells most?
- Which products move fast vs slow?
- Customer buying behavior

4. Demand Understanding
Try to identify:

- What customers prefer (cheap vs quality)
- Seasonal demand (if any)
- Popular colors/designs

5. Proof of Work (Mandatory)
- Photos of shops and products
- Short videos (preferred)
- Real interaction evidence (optional but strong advantage)

6. Final Submission
- Filled report (Excel / Google Sheet – format will be provided)
- Photos & videos
- Detailed summary with insights (very important)

Requirements (Strict):

- Must be located in Kenya / Tanzania / South Africa
- Must be willing to visit markets physically (NO online research)
- Must speak with shop owners and collect real insights
- Must provide genuine data with proof (photos/videos)
- Basic English communication

Important Note:

This is NOT online or desk research
Applications without field visit capability will be rejected

Only apply if you can perform real on-ground work

Payment:

- Fixed: $80 – $100 for full task
- Long-term opportunity available for high performers

We are looking for reliable, serious field agents for long-term collaboration in African markets.