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: Direct Sales Trainee (Personal & Retail Banking)

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

Employment Type: Full-time Job Summary

We are seeking enthusiastic and target-driven Direct Sales Trainees to join our Personal & Retail Banking team. The successful candidates will undergo structured training in banking products, sales techniques, customer acquisition, relationship management, and financial services before taking responsibility for generating new business and growing the bank’s customer base. The role is ideal for fresh graduates and individuals with strong communication, interpersonal, and sales abilities who are interested in building a career in banking and financial services.


Key Responsibilities

Acquire new customers through direct sales, referrals, networking, and field marketing activities. Promote and sell the bank’s personal and retail banking products and services. Generate leads and convert prospects into active customers. Open and onboard new customer accounts in line with approved procedures. Promote products such as savings accounts, current accounts, debit cards, digital banking solutions, loans, deposits, and other approved financial products. Conduct customer visits and field prospecting activities to identify new business opportunities. Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective customers. Educate customers on available banking products and services and recommend suitable solutions. Achieve assigned individual and team sales targets. Follow up on leads, prospects, and prospective customers to ensure successful conversion. Maintain accurate records of sales activities, customer interactions, and prospects. Participate in sales campaigns, activations, market storms, and other customer acquisition initiatives. Ensure all customer acquisition activities comply with the bank's policies, KYC requirements, and regulatory standards. Provide regular reports on sales activities, pipeline, conversions, and performance. Work closely with branch and sales teams to support customer acquisition and revenue growth.

Training Areas


Successful trainees will receive training in:

Personal and Retail Banking Products Direct Sales and Customer Acquisition Prospecting and Lead Generation Consultative Selling Customer Relationship Management Account Opening and KYC Procedures Digital Banking Products Consumer Lending and Retail Financial Products Sales Target Management Complaint Handling and Customer Service Banking Ethics, Compliance, and Regulatory Requirements.


Salary

N150,000 / month. Application Closing Date

31st October, 2026. How to Apply


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Salary

150,000 - 150,000 NGN

Monthly based

Location

Abuja

Job Overview
Job Posted:
1 month ago
Job Expire:
1 day from now
Job Type
Full Time
Job Role
Entry level role
Education
Any Level / PhD
Total Vacancies
Variable
Category
Banking

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Abuja

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