Cordros Academy Graduate Trainee Program 2026

Cordros is inviting qualified young professionals to apply for its Cordros Academy Graduate Trainee Program, an opportunity designed to develop talented individuals into capable and commercially focused sales professionals.

The programme combines formal classroom training, professional coaching, practical field exposure and supervised work experience. Participants will gain hands-on knowledge of sales and business development while learning about Cordros, its products and the wider financial services industry.

What the Cordros Academy Graduate Trainee Program Offers

Successful trainees will receive structured development and practical exposure in areas such as:

• Sales prospecting and lead generation
• Customer acquisition and engagement
• Business and market development
• Territory and customer-segment management
• Sales pipeline development and monitoring
• Sales execution and target management
• Customer relationship management
• Market intelligence and opportunity identification
• Negotiation, objection handling and closing
• Complaint resolution and customer retention
• CRM and other commercial tools
• Sales reporting and performance tracking

Trainees will work alongside experienced sales professionals and participate in activities such as customer meetings, sales calls, market visits and pipeline review sessions.

As they progress through the programme, participants will be expected to take greater responsibility for assigned territories or customer groups and work towards agreed commercial targets.

The programme will also include coaching, assessments, milestone reviews and regular feedback to help participants strengthen their professional and commercial capabilities.

At the conclusion of the programme, trainees will participate in a final product presentation and review of their individual performance against assigned targets.

Cordros Academy Graduate Trainee Program Requirements

Applicants should meet the following requirements:

• A minimum of Second-Class Lower Division (2:2) from a recognised Nigerian or international university, in any field of study.
• Completion of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme, with a valid NYSC Discharge Certificate or Certificate of Exemption.
• One to two years of relevant sales experience.
• Strong written and spoken communication abilities.
• Good customer relationship and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated ability in prospecting and business development.
• Strong negotiation and objection-handling capabilities.
• Good presentation and pitching skills.
• Commercial awareness and an understanding of market dynamics.
• Ability to build, manage and develop a sales pipeline.
• Good analytical, reporting and organisational skills.
• Familiarity with CRM systems and other commercial tools.
• Effective time-management and prioritisation skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaborate effectively with a team.
• Strong initiative, accountability, adaptability and resilience.
• A results-oriented mindset and strong work ethic.
• Willingness to learn, accept coaching and build a long-term career in sales.

Who Should Apply?

The opportunity may be particularly suitable for graduates who already have some sales experience and are looking to strengthen their commercial skills while gaining structured exposure to the financial services sector.

Candidates should be prepared to work in a target-driven environment, interact with customers and stakeholders, and progressively take responsibility for sales activities and assigned markets.

How to Apply for the Cordros Academy Graduate Trainee Program

Interested and qualified candidates can begin their application online by registering through the official application portal and following the instructions provided.

Application Link:
Apply for the Cordros Academy Graduate Trainee Program

Applicants are encouraged to carefully review the eligibility requirements and provide accurate information when completing the application.

Recommended: Complete your application early and ensure that all required information and supporting details are correctly provided before submission.