Retail Expansion Officer - Kwara

At M-KOPA, We Finance Progress.

Recognized twice by the Financial Times as one Africa's fastest growing company (2022 and 2023) and by TIME100 Most influential companies in the world 2023 , we've served over 3 million customers, unlocking $1 billion in cumulative credit for the unbanked across Africa. At M-KOPA, we empower our people to own their careers through diverse development programs, coaching partnerships, and on-the-job training. We support individual journeys with family-friendly policies, prioritize well-being, and embrace flexibility. Join us in shaping the future of M-KOPA as we grow together. Explore more at m-kopa.com.

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.

Why M-KOPA?

At M-KOPA, we empower our people to own their careers through diverse development programs, coaching partnerships, and on-the-job training. We support individual journeys with family-friendly policies, prioritize well-being, and embrace flexibility.

Join us in shaping the future of M-KOPA as we grow together. Explore more at m-kopa.com.

Recognized four times by the Financial Times as one Africa's fastest growing companies (2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025) and by TIME100 Most influential companies in the world 2023 and 2024 , we've served over 5 million customers, unlocking $1.5 billion in cumulative credit for the unbanked across Africa.

Important Notice

M-KOPA is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained staff. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

M-KOPA explicitly prohibits the use of Forced or Child Labour and respects the rights of its employees to agree to terms and conditions of employment voluntarily, without coercion, and freely terminate their employment on appropriate notice. M-KOPA shall ensure that its Employees are of legal working age and shall comply with local laws for youth employment or student work, such as internships or apprenticeships. 

M-KOPA does not collect/charge any money as a pre-employment or post-employment requirement. This means that we never ask for ‘recruitment fees’, ‘processing fees’, ‘interview fees’, or any other kind of money in exchange for offer letters or interviews at any time during the hiring process.

Applications for this position will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Shortlisting and interviews will take place at any stage during the recruitment process. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is selected before the advertised closing date.