Intern, Sales Trainee - Retail at Workforce Group

Workforce Group - Our client is a global specialist in electrical and digital infrastructures, offering high-value-added products and solutions that improve lives by transforming the spaces where people live, work and meet. Around the world, the Group works to enhance electrical and digital building infrastructures, helping to digitalize them and shrink their carbon footprint. And Legrand has solutions for every type of building—residential buildings, data centres, and other non-residential buildings; as well as industrial spaces and infrastructures.

They are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Intern, Sales Trainee - Retail

Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Employment Type: Internship

Job Description

• We are seeking a smart, intelligent and energetic candidate for an internship role. Ultimately, you will gain valuable hands-on experience in the retail industry and opportunities in Nigeria.
• To succeed this role, you must be someone who is willing and hungry to learn and also possess great communication and interpersonal skills and as well as the ability to manage projects in the long run.

Key Area of Responsibilities

• Represent the company and promote its image
• Guarantee compliance with Compliance rules in its activities regarding business practices
• Respect the Group strategy, rules and policies
• Learn about the products/services offered, including features, benefits, and pricing, to effectively communicate with customers.
• Assist customers with inquiries, product recommendations, and ensure their shopping experience is positive and memorable.
• Aid in driving sales by actively engaging with customers, promoting products, and upselling where appropriate
• Promote the Group's products and solutions with adapted commercial offers
• Support marketing campaigns and events both in-store and online, including social media promotions and email marketing efforts
• Work closely with other team members to achieve sales targets, share knowledge, and contribute to a positive work culture
• Conducting market research to identify potential customers, market trends, and competitors in the retail industry.
• Learning to manage and update sales pipelines, track leads, and follow up on opportunities in CRM (Customer Relationship Management) systems.

Person Specification /Qualifications / Requirements

• B.Sc. Degree in Marketing or related role
• 1-2 years’ experience in sales and marketing or similar role
• Unmatched interpersonal and presentation skills
• Resilience and persistence
• Basic Knowledge in MS Office tools and IT skills
• Great multi-tasking and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with marketing campaigns on social media
• Passion for learning & curiosity.
• Agile with good communication skills

Application Closing Date
10th May, 2024.