2024 Reckitt Benckiser SSA Management Trainee Programme

Reckitt Benckiser is the world's leading consumer health and hygiene company. Every day, across 60 countries, we work with the best people to challenge conventional thinking and strive to find even better ways to give people innovative solutions for healthier lives and happier homes.

We trust people in what they do and we give full accountability and autonomy to make things happen. That’s how we generate the game-changing ideas that built 19 iconic Powerbrands around the world, such as Nurofen, Strepsils, Mucinex, Dettol, Lysol, Finish and Vanish.

Applications are invited for:

Job Position: 2024 Reckitt SSA Management Trainee Programme

Job Location: Eti-osa, Lagos

About the Program

• The Reckitt SSA Management Trainee Program is a 1 year accelerated leadership career traineeship where you would have the opportunity to go through rotations across our Commercial and Supply functions building the breadth and depth that sets you on the part of being a global leader in Reckitt.
• You will have the opportunity to work on exciting business projects, while being mentored by world-class business leaders.
• You will be responsible for identifying and applying important strategies and business processes.
• Working under the supervision of managers and executives in the marketing team to acquire all essential knowledge to become future managers.

Job Summary
In summary, you'll:

• Learn thoroughly the sales/client acquisition process
• Executive leadership and team management strategies
• Public Speaking / Run effective meetings on market strategy
• Establish sales territories, quotas, and goals for the sales team
• Analyse sales statistics to identify areas of improvement
• Track results and trends regularly for business forecasting
• Work hand in hand with Human Resources/Finance departments of the company
• Oversee and coordinate the marketing team activities
• Manage customer service and accounts with clients
• Report on team and individual performance
• Develop and execute innovative customer service and sales strategies
• Build and form new partnerships with potential clients

Requirements
The experience we are looking for:

• Recent or current graduate, we are open to any degree!
• Any previous experience in marketing or sales roles, although not essential, will be highly valued.
• A blend of analytical prowess and creative thinking.
• Effective communication and presentation abilities.

What We Offer

• With inclusion at the heart of everything we do, working alongside our four global Employee Resource Groups, we support our people at every step of their career journey, helping them to succeed in their own individual way. 
• We invest in the wellbeing of our people through parental benefits, an Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health, and life insurance for all employees globally. We have a range of other benefits in line with the local market.
• Through our global share plans we offer the opportunity to save and share in Reckitt's potential future successes.
• For eligible roles, we also offer short-term incentives to recognise, appreciate and reward your work for delivering outstanding results. You will be rewarded in line with Reckitt's pay for performance philosophy.