Young Talent Program (Graduate Trainee) 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 invite applications from suitably qualified candidates for:

Job Title: Young Talent Program (Graduate Trainee)

Locations: Abuja (FCT), Abia, Akwa Ibom , Anambra, Bayelsa, Benue, Cross River , Delta, Ebonyi, Edo, Ekiti, Enugu, Imo, Lagos, Nasarawa, Ogun, Ondo, Osun, Oyo, Plateau, Rivers, Taraba
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Young Talent Program is designed to attract, develop, and retain high-potential graduates who are passionate about building a career in sales and financial services.
• Trainees will gain hands-on experience in direct sales, customer acquisition, and consumer lending operations, while developing strong business, communication, and analytical skills.

Key Responsibilities
Direct Sales:

• Identify and acquire new customers through field sales, referrals, and digital channels
• Promote and sell company products/services to meet and exceed sales targets
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships for repeat business
• Conduct market research to identify potential opportunities
• Prepare and deliver compelling sales presentations

Consumer Lending:

• Support loan origination, processing, and disbursement activities
• Educate customers on loan products, terms, and repayment plans
• Conduct basic credit assessments and customer profiling
• Ensure proper documentation and compliance with lending policies
• Follow up on loan repayments and manage customer accounts

Training & Development:

• Participate in structured classroom and on-the-job training sessions
• Receive mentorship from experienced sales and credit professionals
• Gain exposure to financial products, risk management, and customer engagement
• Develop leadership, negotiation, and problem-solving skills

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Achievement of monthly and quarterly sales targets
• Number of new customers acquired
• Loan disbursement volumes and quality
• Portfolio performance (repayment rates, minimal defaults)
• Customer satisfaction and retention levels.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Marketing, or related field
• 0–1 year of work experience (NYSC completed)
• Strong interest in sales and financial services
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.

Key Competencies:

• Sales and negotiation skills
• Analytical thinking and attention to detail
• Customer-centric mindset
• Resilience and adaptability
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn.

Application Closing Date
30th April, 2026.