Sales Executive Trainee

About the Role

Alan & Grant is recruiting high-potential young professionals for our client's Sales Executive Trainee Programme. This intensive recruitment, learning, and development experience is designed to identify and shape the next generation of sales talent. You will be assessed, trained, and exposed to real-world sales situations, with top performers securing permanent roles as Sales Executives.

As a Sales Executive Trainee, you will engage in a structured learning journey designed to build core commercial competencies:

• Participate in classroom sales training focusing on customer engagement, negotiation, prospecting, and commercial execution.
• Engage in practical sales simulations, role plays, case studies, and live presentations.
• Shadow experienced sales professionals to learn industry best practices and closing techniques.
• Participate in field exposure activities to gain real-world experience within the Nigerian market.
• Actively respond to coaching and mentorship to continuously improve performance.
• Identify potential business opportunities and contribute effectively to team targets.

We are looking for ambitious, energetic, and commercially minded individuals who meet the following criteria:

• Minimum of an OND qualification with 0 to 3 years of work experience; fresh graduates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Strong interest in building a long-term career in sales, business development, and commercial roles.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and customer engagement skills.
• High level of confidence, persuasiveness, and commercial awareness.
• Demonstrated resilience, initiative, and eagerness to learn in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a dynamic team.
• Prior exposure to sales, customer service, retail, or FMCG environments is an added advantage.

Participants in this programme will enjoy several professional advantages:

• Comprehensive training and development led by industry experts.
• One-on-one coaching and mentorship from seasoned sales professionals.
• Direct pathway to full-time Sales Executive opportunities for top-performing candidates.
• Valuable field exposure and networking opportunities within the Nigerian business landscape.

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