2026 Bankers-in-Training Program – Sales

Job Description

2026 Bankers-in-Training Program – Sales

Wema Bank Plc is inviting applications for its 2026 Bankers-in-Training (Sales) Programme, an entry-level development programme designed to equip young professionals with the skills required to build a career in sales, relationship management, and banking.

Job Title: 2026 Bankers-in-Training Program – Sales
Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time

Programme Overview

The programme combines structured classroom training, practical field experience, and career development in areas including:

• Customer acquisition
• Sales and relationship management
• Banking products and services
• Commercial, Corporate, Retail, and SME Banking
• Credit analysis and banking operations

Following the training, successful candidates will be deployed to the field and progress towards a Relationship Manager role.

Key Responsibilities After Training

• Acquire new customers and grow the branch’s deposit and loan portfolio.
• Identify new business opportunities through market research and prospecting.
• Meet and exceed assigned monthly sales targets.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Resolve customer enquiries and complaints promptly.
• Support preliminary loan assessments in collaboration with credit and risk teams.
• Maintain accurate sales records and submit regular performance reports.

Career Path

1. Classroom Training
2. Shadowing & Field Immersion
3. Full Deployment – Relationship Manager

Requirements

• Minimum of Second Class Upper (2:1) or equivalent in any Business or Social Science-related discipline from an accredited university.
• Minimum of 5 credits, including Mathematics and English, in WAEC, NECO, or equivalent.
• Must not be older than 26 years at the time of application.
• Must have completed NYSC and possess a valid discharge certificate.
• 0–2 years of sales or relationship management experience is an added advantage.
• Strong interest in sales, customer relationship management, and financial services.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a target-driven environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and customer-focused.
• Basic knowledge of financial products and services is an added advantage.

What the Programme Offers

• Competitive remuneration.
• Comprehensive professional training.
• Fast-track career development opportunities.
• Exposure to banking and sales operations.
• Collaborative work environment.
• Healthcare coverage.
• 13th-month allowance.
• Leave allowance.
• Profit-sharing opportunities.
• Team-building and networking activities.

Application Closing Date

24th August, 2026