At Careers Verified, we go beyond narrowly defined clients’ issues; we create opportunities for our clients, candidates, colleagues, collaborators, and the community. Through a network of diversified but highly complementary lines 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.
Applications are invited for:
Title: Young Talent Program (Direct Sales)
Locations: Abuja (FCT) and Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Summary
- The Young Talent Program (Direct Sales) is a structured development initiative designed to identify, train, and develop ambitious graduates into high-performing Direct Sales Executives.
- Participants will receive intensive classroom and field training in customer acquisition, sales techniques, relationship management, and financial products while building a rewarding career in sales and business development.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and acquire new customers through direct sales activities, referrals, and field prospecting.
- Promote and sell the organization's products and services to prospective customers.
- Generate leads through cold calling, networking, roadshows, and marketing activations.
- Conduct customer needs assessments and recommend suitable solutions.
- Build and maintain strong customer relationships to drive retention and repeat business.
- Achieve assigned daily, weekly, and monthly sales targets and performance metrics.
- Deliver product presentations and demonstrations to potential customers.
- Maintain accurate records of customer interactions, sales activities, and pipeline updates.
- Conduct market research and provide feedback on customer needs, competitor activities, and market trends.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Participate actively in training sessions, coaching programs, and performance evaluations.
Training & Development Areas:
- Direct Sales and Customer Acquisition.
- Business Development.
- Customer Relationship Management (CRM).
- Sales Prospecting and Lead Generation.
- Negotiation and Closing Techniques.
- Communication and Presentation Skills.
- Market Intelligence and Competitive Analysis.
- Professional Ethics and Customer Service.
- Leadership and Teamwork Development.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Number of new customers acquired.
- Achievement of monthly sales targets.
- Revenue generated from sales activities.
- Customer retention and satisfaction rates.
- Lead conversion rate.
- Compliance with reporting and documentation requirements.
- Participation and performance in training programs.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree or HND qualification in any discipline.
- NYSC completion certificate.
- 0–1 year of work experience (fresh graduates are encouraged to apply).
- Strong interest in sales, marketing, and customer engagement.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.
- Strong problem-solving and negotiation skills.
- Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Willingness to work in a field-sales environment and travel when required.
Key Competencies:
- Sales and Persuasion Skills.
- Customer Focus.
- Communication Skills.
- Negotiation and Influencing Ability.
- Resilience and Persistence.
- Teamwork and Collaboration.
- Time Management.
- Adaptability and Learning Agility.
- Result Orientation.
- Professionalism and Integrity.
Career Progression:
Successful participants may progress into roles such as:
- Direct Sales Executive.
- Relationship Officer.
- Retail Sales Officer.
- Team Lead.
- Branch Sales Manager.
- Relationship Manager.