About
Careers Verified Limited provides talent acquisition, business advisory, and professional support services to organizations across multiple industries. The company works with businesses of different sizes to identify talent, access specialized expertise, and develop solutions that support business growth and operational performance.
Its areas of industry coverage include oil and gas, engineering, finance, telecommunications, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), legal services, technology, healthcare, travel, and aviation.
Job Description
Careers Verified Limited is inviting applications from ambitious and results-oriented graduates for its Graduate Management Trainee – Business Development position.
This full-time opportunity is designed to prepare early-career professionals for careers in business development, sales, marketing, customer relationship management, and commercial operations.
Successful candidates will receive structured training, mentorship, and practical work experience to develop the skills needed to identify business opportunities, attract new customers, maintain client relationships, and contribute to organizational growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities to increase revenue and expand market share.
- Assist in developing and implementing business development and sales strategies.
- Conduct market research to understand customer needs, industry developments, competitor activities, and potential markets.
- Generate leads, identify prospective customers, and support customer acquisition initiatives.
- Build and maintain productive relationships with existing and potential clients.
- Prepare business proposals, presentations, sales reports, and performance updates.
- Support business negotiations and follow up with prospective clients.
- Participate in marketing campaigns, promotional activities, client meetings, and other business development initiatives.
- Track sales performance against assigned targets and recommend improvement strategies.
- Collaborate with internal teams to maintain service quality and customer satisfaction.
- Maintain accurate records of leads, customer interactions, sales activities, and business opportunities.
- Participate in departmental rotations, coaching sessions, training programmes, and management development activities.
- Demonstrate initiative, professionalism, teamwork, and leadership potential.
Performance Expectations
Trainees will be evaluated based on their learning progress, sales performance, lead generation, customer acquisition, client engagement, teamwork, initiative, and overall contribution to organizational objectives.
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree or HND in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Management, or another relevant discipline.
- A minimum of Second Class Lower Division or equivalent, where applicable.
- Completion of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme or an exemption certificate may be required, depending on the organization’s policy.
- Relevant professional certifications or additional training will be an advantage.
Experience Requirements
- Fresh graduates and candidates with zero to two years of relevant work experience are encouraged to apply.
- Previous experience in sales, marketing, customer service, business development, or client relationship management is an advantage but is not compulsory.
Required Skills and Competencies
- Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving abilities.
- Interest in sales, marketing, business growth, and commercial operations.
- Good negotiation, persuasion, and relationship management skills.
- Ability to identify business opportunities and think strategically.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Willingness to learn, adapt, and accept new responsibilities.
- High standards of integrity, professionalism, initiative, and accountability.
- Readiness to work towards performance targets and travel when necessary.
Career Development Opportunities
The programme offers opportunities to gain practical experience and develop expertise in:
- Business Development and Sales Management
- Marketing and Customer Acquisition
- Key Account and Relationship Management
- Market Research and Strategic Planning
- Commercial Operations and Revenue Growth
- Leadership and Management
How to Apply
Interested applicants should apply by clicking the APPLY NOW button