Sales Executive Trainee – Retail Banking Abuja

📌 OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEW Careers Verified Limited (19 Openings) is actively recruiting for a Sales Executive Trainee – Retail Banking position in Abuja. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the Finance / Accounting / Audit sector looking to advance their careers in Nigeria's dynamic job market.

🎯 IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE We are seeking talented individuals with the following profile: • Experience Level: Fresher • Educational Background: Others or equivalent • Industry Focus: Finance / Accounting / Audit • Location Preference: in Abuja

💼 WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS IN NIGERIA Financial professionals like Sales Executive Trainee – Retail Banking are vital for organizational stability, compliance with Nigerian regulations, and economic development. This role offers the opportunity to impact business strategy and financial health.

📈 CAREER DEVELOPMENT INSIGHTS As a fresher entering the Finance / Accounting / Audit field in Nigeria, this role provides excellent foundational experience and mentorship opportunities to launch your career successfully in Africa's largest economy.

📋 APPLICATION GUIDANCE When applying for this Sales Executive Trainee – Retail Banking position, ensure your CV highlights: • Relevant experience matching the Fresher requirement • Educational qualifications in line with Others • Specific achievements in the Finance / Accounting / Audit field • Any certifications or specialized training • Proficiency in relevant software and tools

🌍 NIGERIA JOB MARKET CONTEXT The Finance / Accounting / Audit sector in Nigeria continues to show strong demand for skilled professionals. With Nigeria's growing economy and increasing foreign investment, this position represents a valuable opportunity in the current job market.

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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 are  recruiting to fill the position below:

 Job Title: Sales Executive Trainee – Retail Banking

Locations: Abuja (FCT), Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Benue, Cross River, Delta, Ebonyi, Edo, Ekiti, Enugu, Imo, Kogi, Kwara, Lagos, Ogun, Ondo, Osun, Oyo and Rivers

Employment Type: Full-time Job Description

We are seeking motivated, energetic, and customer-focused individuals to join our team as Sales Executive Trainees – Retail Banking. The successful candidates will undergo structured training and practical field exposure to develop the skills required to drive customer acquisition, promote banking products and services, and achieve assigned sales targets. The role is ideal for candidates who are passionate about sales, enjoy interacting with people, and are interested in building a career in the banking and financial services industry.

Identify and acquire new customers through direct sales, referrals, networking, and field marketing activities. Promote and sell the bank's retail products and services, including savings accounts, current accounts, loans, cards, digital banking solutions, and other approved financial products. Generate quality leads and convert prospects into active customers. Educate prospective and existing customers on the features, benefits, and requirements of banking products. Maintain strong relationships with customers to encourage retention and referrals. Conduct market visits and develop new business opportunities within assigned territories. Meet and consistently work towards assigned daily, weekly, and monthly sales targets. Support account opening and customer onboarding processes in line with the bank's procedures. Ensure proper documentation and submission of customer information and applications. Follow up with prospective customers and provide timely updates throughout the acquisition process. Maintain accurate records of sales activities, customer interactions, leads, and conversions. Participate actively in product, sales, compliance, and customer-service training. Adhere strictly to the bank's policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and ethical standards. Escalate customer complaints and operational issues through the appropriate channels. Provide regular sales activity and performance reports to the supervisor or team lead. Perform other sales-related duties as assigned.

As a trainee, the successful candidate will receive training in:

Retail banking products and services Direct sales and customer acquisition Lead generation and conversion Relationship management Banking operations and account opening Sales negotiation and closing techniques Digital banking products Compliance, KYC, and ethical sales practices Territory and pipeline management Performance management and target achievement.

2nd October, 2026. How to Apply

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