Young Talent Program (Direct Sales- Banking) at Careers Verified

The Young Talent Program – Direct Sales is a structured initiative designed to identify, train, and develop ambitious young graduates into high-performing Sales Executives within the bank’s retail and commercial business units. Participants will undergo intensive classroom and field training focused on financial products, customer acquisition, and relationship management, leading to a rewarding career in banking sales.

Salary: N93,000 

Key Responsibilities

• Promote and sell the bank’s financial products and services to new and existing customers.
• Identify potential customers through field prospecting, referrals, and corporate campaigns.
• Achieve assigned sales targets for savings, current accounts, loans, and other retail products.
• Educate customers on digital banking channels and ensure customer onboarding compliance.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with customers to enhance loyalty and retention.
• Provide feedback from customers and the market to support product development and marketing initiatives.
• Represent the bank professionally in all interactions and maintain ethical sales standards.
• Participate in continuous learning and performance evaluations as part of the development program.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree (minimum of Second Class Lower) or HND (minimum of Lower Credit) in any discipline.
• 0–1 years of work experience (fresh graduates are encouraged to apply).
• Strong interest in sales, marketing, and customer service.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Target-driven mindset with resilience and a positive attitude.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Basic understanding of financial services and products is an advantage.

Program Benefits

• Structured training and mentorship from experienced banking professionals.
• Opportunity to build a career in retail and commercial banking sales.
• Performance-based career advancement.
• Competitive salary and commission structure.
• Exposure to various aspects of the bank’s operations.

Career Progression

Successful trainees will be placed as Direct Sales Executives, Relationship Officers, or Retail Sales Officers, with potential for advancement to Team Leads, Branch Sales Managers, and Relationship Managers based on performance.