At Careers Verified, we go beyond narrowly defined clients’ issues; we create opportunities for our clients, candidates, colleagues, collaborators, and the community. Through a network of diversified but highly complementary lines of business, we help organizations find critical talent, access cutting-edge advice, and get the innovative support they require to grow in a challenging market. We partner with businesses and organizations of varying size and structure across diverse sectors, such as Oil and Gas, Engineering, Finance, Telecom, FMCG, Legal, Technology, Healthcare, Travel and Aviation, etc., to enhance business performance and to optimize for growth to achieve exceptional results. What sets us apart is the depth of our capabilities, creative problem-solving approach, and proven track record in our practice area, combined with in-depth knowledge of the realities of the industries we serve.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for:
Job Title: Management Trainee Program (Direct Sales Specialist)
Location: Lagos Island, Lekki, Ikoyi, Victoria Island, and Ibeju Lekki - Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
About the Program
- The program provides structured training, hands-on experience, mentorship, and career development opportunities to prepare participants for leadership roles within the organization.
- Our Management Trainee Program is designed for ambitious, result-oriented graduates who aspire to build a successful career in sales, business development, and retail banking.
- Successful candidates will be trained and deployed as Direct Sales Specialists, responsible for acquiring customers, promoting financial products, and driving business growth across designated locations.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing customers.
- Ensure compliance with internal policies, banking regulations, and ethical sales practices.
- Generate leads through referrals, networking, and customer engagement.
- Participate in continuous learning, coaching sessions, and management development programs.
- Educate customers on available products and recommend suitable financial solutions.
- Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly sales performance reports.
- Prospect and acquire new customers through direct marketing and field sales activities.
- Promote and sell the organization's financial products and services.
- Conduct market surveys to identify new business opportunities.
- Achieve assigned sales, revenue, and customer acquisition targets.
- Maintain accurate records of sales activities and customer interactions.
Program Benefits
- Career progression into supervisory and management roles.
- Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
- Comprehensive onboarding and structured training.
- Continuous learning and professional development opportunities.
- Hands-on experience in sales and customer relationship management.
- Opportunity to work with one of Nigeria's leading financial institutions.
- Professional coaching and mentorship from experienced managers.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree (minimum of Second Class Lower) or HND (minimum of Lower Credit) in any discipline.
- 0–2 years of work experience (sales experience is an added advantage).
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Customer-focused with excellent relationship management abilities.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Goal-oriented, resilient, and self-motivated.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
- NYSC discharge or exemption certificate is mandatory.
Required Competencies:
- Time Management
- Sales and Business Development
- Problem Solving
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Customer Relationship Management
- Communication and Presentation Skills
- Negotiation and Persuasion
- Results Orientation.
- Emotional Intelligence
- Adaptability and Learning Agility
Application Deadline:
24th August, 2026.
