Retail Expansion Officer at M-KOPA Nigeria

M-KOPA is a fast-growing FinTech company offering millions of underbanked customers across Africa access to life-enhancing products and services. From our roots as the pioneer in pay-as-you-go “PayGo’” solar energy for off grid homes, we have grown into one of the most advanced connected asset financing platforms in the world, empowering a broad range of customers to achieve progress in their lives.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Retail Expansion Officer

Location: Kwara
Employment Type: Full time

Role Overview

• As an Expansion Officer, you will play a key support role in M-KOPA’s retail growth strategy.
• You’ll assist in identifying, evaluating, and onboarding new retail locations to bring our products closer to customers.
• This is a junior-level position ideal for someone passionate about retail development, data-driven decision-making, and making a social impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the identification and evaluation of new retail locations across target regions.
• Conduct field visits and assist in site assessments, for setup
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Sales, Warehouse, Retail Operations, Legal, etc.) to support the setup of new outlets.
• Track, update and raise Pos for Rent and vendor payments
• Liaise with retail teams on issues of maintenance, repairs of facilities
• Monitor competitor activity and market trends to inform location strategy.
• Maintain accurate records of leases, Licences, vendor/Landlord engagements, and expansion documentation.
• Geo-mapping: Ensure the exact locations of depots and shops are uploaded on Geo Maps

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Real Estate, Urban Planning, Economics, or a related field.
• 2 years of experience in retail operations or business development.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power point
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to travel frequently for fieldwork and site assessments.
• Passion for financial inclusion and M-KOPA’s mission. 

Nice to Have:

• Knowledge of local retail landscapes and customer behaviour.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified. 

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online