Management Trainee Program (Direct Sales) at Careers Verified

The Management Trainee Program (Direct Sales) is designed to develop high-potential graduates into skilled sales professionals and future sales leaders. Trainees will undergo structured classroom training and on-the-job field assignments focused on direct sales, customer acquisition, relationship management, and revenue growth.

Successful candidates will gain hands-on experience in frontline sales operations while building strong communication, negotiation, and business development skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Actively market and sell company products/services through direct, face-to-face customer engagement
• Identify and prospect new customers to drive sales growth
• Explain product features, benefits, and pricing to customers clearly and professionally
• Achieve assigned sales targets and performance KPIs
• Maintain accurate records of sales activities and customer interactions
• Build and manage long-term customer relationships
• Participate in product, sales, and customer service training programs
• Gather market intelligence and provide feedback on customer needs and competitor activities
• Comply with company policies, sales ethics, and regulatory requirements

Training & Development

• Structured onboarding and classroom sales training
• Field coaching and mentorship by experienced sales managers
• Product knowledge and customer engagement training
• Performance reviews and continuous feedback
• Career progression opportunities into Sales Executive, Team Lead, or Sales Manager roles

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or HND in any discipline
• 0 years of work experience (NYSC completed or exempted)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Passion for sales, marketing, and customer engagement
• Result-oriented mindset with the ability to work under pressure
• Willingness to work in a field-based sales environment
• Basic computer literacy

Key Competencies

• Sales and persuasion skills
• Customer-centric approach
• Negotiation and closing skills
• Resilience and adaptability
• Teamwork and accountability