2023 Canon Women in Sales Trainee Programme

Canon is the leading name in imaging and has been for the past 80 years. We are the leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions. An emphasis on technology is part of Canon’s corporate DNA and we are dedicated to helping people reimagine what is possible through imaging.

Applications are invited for:

Job Position: Women in Sales Trainee

Position ID: 17769
Job Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Job Category: Sales
Employment Type: Full-time Fixed Term
Job Level: Graduate/ Internship Programs

Description and Job Purpose

• We are looking for new talents who will be willing to join our Sales Team for long term (1 year) internship.
• The purpose of the program is to support female participation in our sales workforce.
• Interns will take active role and have sales responsibilities where they’ll be supported with a structured development program.
• The ultimate aim of the program is to support female representation in sales careers and sales management.

What We Give

• With Canon, you'll get the support and encouragement you need to grow, from people who share your ambition.
• We'll invest in your professional development to help you learn and progress in your role with us.
• You'll find leaders who give you the freedom to explore new things and a team where knowledge is shared openly:
  • The interns will be hired for our sales teams in Canon Regional Sales Office in Nigeria (Lagos).
  • The eligible candidates will be hired as long-term interns in the sales departments of their country of residence.
  • Duration of our Trainee Program is 1 year.
  • The internship program will be supported with a 1-year development program including facilitator-led training programs, on the job learning, online learning and mentoring.

What We Ask

• Final year female students or new graduates who are interested in a career in sales
• No previous experience required
• Driving License Preferred
• Able to work 5 working days of the week
• Good command of English
• Self-motivated with good communication skills
• Problem solver and willing to work hard in a dynamic environment doing a variety of tasks
• Team player with the ability to work with deadlines
• Good command of MS Office applications.

You Will Need:

• Analytical Thinking
• High level of Accuracy
• Proactive Approach
• Excellent Communicator.

Note: Successful candidates will be considered for full-time employment at the end of the internship.