Sales Executive Trainee

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Lekki, Lagos, NGA
In-Office
Entry level
HR Tech • Professional Services • Consulting
The Role
Participate in an intensive sales development program covering classroom training, simulations, job shadowing, field exposure, coaching, mentorship, and continuous assessment. Build skills in prospecting, customer engagement, negotiation, communication, and commercial execution. Top performers may be selected for Sales Executive opportunities.
Summary Generated by Built In
Our client is looking for high-potential young professionals to join its Sales Executive Trainee Programme. The Sales Executive Trainee Programme is an intensive recruitment, learning and development experience designed to identify and develop the next generation of sales talent. This is more than a training programme. You will be assessed, trained and exposed to real-world sales situations, with the top performers ultimately selected for Sales Executive opportunities.

ABOUT THE PROGRAMME

Selected participants will go through a structured development journey that includes:
  • Classroom Sales Training – Build strong foundations in sales, customer engagement, negotiation, prospecting and commercial execution.
  • Practical Sales Simulations – Apply your learning through role plays, case studies, presentations and sales challenges.
  • Job Shadowing – Learn directly from experienced sales professionals.
  • Field Exposure – Gain practical experience in the real sales environment.
  • Coaching & Mentorship – Receive feedback and guidance to strengthen your performance.
  • Continuous Assessment – Your performance will be evaluated throughout the programme.
  • Career Opportunity – The top performers will be recommended for selection as Sales Executives.

Requirements
We are looking for ambitious, energetic and commercially minded individuals who:
  • Have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and 0–3 years of work experience; fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.
  • Have a strong interest in building a career in sales, business development or other commercial roles.
  • Demonstrate strong communication, interpersonal and customer engagement skills.
  • Are confident, persuasive and commercially aware, with an ability to identify opportunities and drive results.
  • Demonstrate resilience, initiative and a willingness to learn, adapt and take on challenges.
  • Can work effectively both independently and as part of a team, with a strong sense of ownership.
  • Have experience or exposure in sales, business development, customer service, retail, FMCG or other commercial environments (an advantage) and are available to participate fully in the programme.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent
  • 0 to 3 years of work experience
  • Strong interest in sales, business development, or commercial roles
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, and customer engagement skills
  • Confidence, persuasiveness, commercial awareness, and ability to identify opportunities and drive results
  • Resilience, initiative, willingness to learn, adaptability, and ability to take on challenges
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a strong sense of ownership
  • Experience or exposure in sales, business development, customer service, retail, FMCG, or other commercial environments
  • Availability to participate fully in the program
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The Company
Year Founded: 2016

What We Do

Alan&Grant is a People Development Company creating innovative HR & Organisational Development Solutions for result-driven organizations, focusing on improving performance and aligning the workforce.

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