Applications are currently open for the 2026 Cordros Academy Graduate Trainee Programme, also advertised as the Cordros Sales Academy Graduate Trainee Program.
The programme is designed for graduates who want to build careers in sales, business development and customer-facing roles within Nigeria’s financial services industry. It combines classroom training, professional coaching, practical field experience and supervised market deployment.
About the Cordros Academy
The Cordros Academy is a structured graduate development programme operated by Cordros. According to Cordros, the Academy uses intensive training and mentorship to develop young talent for careers in the financial services industry.
The current 2026 Sales Academy runs for four months and focuses specifically on developing commercially driven graduates into field-ready sales professionals.
Programme Details
– Programme: Cordros Sales Academy Graduate Trainee Programme 2026
– Company: Cordros Capital Limited
– Duration: Four months
– Employment Type: Full-time
– Locations: Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt and Kano
– Career Area: Sales, business development and financial services
Participants will receive classroom instruction, coaching and practical experience while progressively taking responsibility for assigned territories and customer segments.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants should meet the following requirements:
– Hold at least a Second-Class Lower Division (2:2) degree in any discipline.
– Have completed the NYSC programme.
– Possess an NYSC Discharge Certificate or Certificate of Exemption.
– Be 30 years old or younger by December 2026.
– Be available for full-time participation in the four-month programme.
– Have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
– Demonstrate interest in sales and business development.
Current recruitment information also lists 1–2 years of relevant sales experience as a requirement, so applicants should carefully review the full vacancy requirements before applying.
Skills Required
Successful candidates are expected to demonstrate:
– Customer engagement skills
– Business development ability
– Sales and prospecting skills
– Negotiation and objection-handling skills
– Presentation and pitching skills
– Commercial awareness
– Pipeline management
– Reporting and analytical skills
– Strong organisational skills
– Teamwork and stakeholder management
– Adaptability and resilience
– Proficiency with CRM and commercial tools
What the Programme Offers
Participants can expect structured development through:
– Classroom-based sales training
– Professional coaching and mentoring
– Practical on-the-job experience
– Customer engagement
– Market and territory development
– Sales pipeline management
– Supervised field deployment
– Continuous feedback and performance assessments
The programme is intended to help participants transition from graduate-level knowledge into practical sales and financial-services experience.
Application Process
Interested and qualified candidates should:
1. Review the Cordros Academy Graduate Trainee requirements.
2. Prepare an updated CV containing accurate academic and professional information.
3. Ensure that the NYSC requirement is satisfied.
4. Complete the designated online application form.
5. Submit the application and monitor the contact details provided for further recruitment communication.
Cordros states that the application link is added to its careers page when an Academy application window opens.
Application Deadline
A specific official closing date has not been clearly stated in the current listings. Applicants are therefore encouraged to apply promptly while the recruitment window remains open.
Conclusion
(Apply Now) The 2026 Cordros Academy Graduate Trainee Recruitment offers graduates an opportunity to develop practical sales and commercial skills within Nigeria’s financial services industry.
Candidates who meet the academic, age and NYSC requirements and are interested in sales, customer engagement and business development should prepare their applications and apply early.