Growth Marketing Trainee at Vertex Software Corporation (5 Openings)

Vertex is a leading AI Consulting and Development firm. We partner with major organizations to implement modern digital solutions that drive business value. Founded over 25 years ago in Austin, Texas, Vertex began as a custom software development firm, delivering cutting-edge solutions to businesses across industries. With teams in Texas, Colorado, Africa, and India, we have built a track record of innovation and reliability.

Today, we focus on helping businesses navigate and implement AI solutions - from strategy to deployment. Whether you’re integrating AI into existing systems, building AI-powered products, or optimising workflows with machine learning, our experts provide the guidance and technical execution needed for success. Our approach combines AI strategy, engineering, and DevOps to ensure seamless adoption and scalability. With a strong foundation in agile development and a commitment to collaboration, we help businesses unlock AI’s full potential.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Growth Marketing Trainee

Location: Lekki, Lagos
Job type: Full-time
Work mode: Hybrid
Cohort Size: 5 candidates only 

Job Description

• Vertex is launching a Growth Marketing Incubator designed to train and develop high-potential early-career marketers and sales professionals into execution-ready growth operators. 
• This is a high-stakes, paid launchpad designed specifically for individuals with 1–2 years of experience in marketing, sales, or Business Development who are tired of theory and hungry for execution.
• Growth Marketing Incubator is not a classroom-only program. Participants will learn fast, execute real campaigns, work on real revenue initiatives, and be evaluated continuously. After the program, top performers will be offered full-time roles as Growth Marketing Associates. 

Who This Is For
This role is ideal for: 

• Junior digital marketers with 1-2 years of experience 
• Marketing interns with real project exposure 
• Entry-level sales or business development professionals interested in growth 
• Content marketers or social media managers looking to move into growth 
• This role is NOT suitable for: Absolute beginners or senior professionals. 

What You'll Do
 Phase 1 - Learning (4 Weeks):

• Learn growth marketing, sales-led growth, and revenue fundamentals 
• Work on structured assignments and real-world case studies 
• Build growth funnels, acquisition plans, and revenue strategies 
• Complete a capstone project to qualify for an internship 

Phase 2 - Internship (6 Months):

• Execute marketing campaigns (paid ads, content, email, social) 
• Support outbound sales and prospecting efforts 
• Research and support partnerships and collaborations 
• Track performance metrics and prepare weekly reports 
• Run and document growth experiments 
• Work closely with mentors and growth leads 

Phase 3 - Full-Time Opportunity:

• Top performers transition into the Growth Marketing Associate role 
• Take ownership of channels, campaigns, or revenue initiatives 
• Be accountable for growth KPIs tied to business outcomes 

Requirements
Must-Have:

• Foundational understanding of digital marketing or growth concepts
• Exposure to at least one area: paid ads, content, analytics, CRM, outreach, or sales
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• An analytical mindset and comfort working with numbers
• Willingness to execute, test, and be accountable for results
• Full-time availability throughout the program

Nice-to-Have (Bonus):

• Experience with HubSpot or any CRM
• Paid ads exposure (even small budgets)
• Cold email or LinkedIn outreach experience
• Freelance, internship, or personal growth projects

Compensation & Benefits

• Learning Phase (4 weeks): N200,000 / Month paid stipend
• Internship Phase (6 months): N200,000 / Month
• Full-Time Role: N400,000 / Month + performance bonuses
• Clear growth and promotion path

Why Join the Growth Marketing Incubator?

• Paid learning from day 1 (rare in the market)
• Hands-on experience across marketing, sales, and partnerships
• Direct exposure to revenue-driving work
• Mentorship and fast career acceleration
• Strong chance of full-time employment
• Small cohort of 5 for personalized attention.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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