Graduate Sales / Business Development Intern at Careers Verified Limited

At Careers Verified, we go beyond narrowly defined client’s issues, we create opportunities for our clients, candidates, colleagues, collaborators, and the community. Through a network of diversified but highly complementary line 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.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Graduate Sales / Business Development Intern

Location: Nationwide, Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Graduate Sales Intern will support the sales team in driving business growth by identifying potential clients, promoting company products or services, and assisting in closing sales opportunities.
• This role is designed for recent graduates who want to build a career in sales, business development, and client relationship management.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the sales team in identifying and developing new business opportunities.
• Support lead generation activities through cold calls, emails, and field visits.
• Present and promote company products or services to prospective clients.
• Maintain and update the sales database and customer records.
• Assist in preparing sales presentations, proposals, and reports.
• Participate in sales meetings, training sessions, and strategy discussions.
• Conduct market research to identify potential clients and industry trends.
• Support customer relationship management and follow-up with clients.
• Achieve assigned sales targets and performance metrics.
• Provide administrative support to the sales department when required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, or a related field.
• 0–1 year of experience (NYSC members or fresh graduates are encouraged to apply).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic understanding of sales and marketing principles.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good negotiation and persuasion skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Key Skills:

• Sales and persuasion
• Communication and presentation
• Relationship management
• Market research
• Time management and organization.

Benefits

• Practical sales training and mentorship.
• Opportunity to gain hands-on experience in business development.
• Exposure to real client interactions and sales processes.
• Potential for full-time employment based on performance.

Application Closing Date
9th April, 2026.

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