Wema Bank has announced that application is open for its 2026 Bankers in Training Program – Sales, a graduate trainee initiative created to groom young professionals for careers in banking and relationship management.
The Wema Bank Bankers-in-Training (Sales) Program is a specialized entry-level development initiative designed to equip participants with both foundational and advanced skills required for success in sales and client management within the banking industry. The program focuses on building strong commercial capabilities through structured training, hands-on experience, and career development support.
The training covers customer acquisition skills, product knowledge, and a deep understanding of commercial, corporate, retail and SME banking. The program adopts a regional training structure, with sessions scheduled to hold in key locations across Nigeria, including Lagos and Ibadan in the South-West, Abuja in the North, and Port Harcourt covering the South-East, Mid-West, and South-South regions.
The Bankers-in-Training Program – Sales is also positioned to develop the next generation of banking leaders. Following an intensive classroom training phase that covers banking operations, financial products, and credit analysis, successful candidates will be deployed to the field.
Upon successful completion of the classroom phase, graduate trainees are expected to execute data-driven sales strategies to acquire new-to-bank customers and grow the branch’s overall deposit and loan portfolio. They will also conduct localized market research to identify untapped business opportunities and monitor competitor offerings and industry trends.
Participants will be required to meet and exceed assigned monthly sales targets through disciplined prospecting and pipeline management. They are also expected to provide end-to-end customer support, ensuring inquiries and complaints are resolved promptly to maintain high satisfaction and retention rates.
In addition, trainees will collaborate with credit and risk teams to carry out preliminary assessments of loan applicants, ensuring documentation meets regulatory and internal standards. Accurate record-keeping of sales activities and regular progress reports to senior management and mentors will also form part of their responsibilities.
The career path progression is structured into three phases: Phase 1, Classroom Training; Phase 2, Shadowing and Field Immersion; and Phase 3, Full Deployment, which transitions successful candidates into a Relationship Manager role.
Benefits include competitive pay with attractive salary packages, comprehensive training led by experts within the banking industry, and fast-track career growth opportunities. Participants will also gain exposure to real-world banking and sales operations in a dynamic and collaborative work environment.
Other benefits include healthcare coverage, a year-end bonus (13th month allowance), company events, leave allowance, profit sharing, and additional rewards for dedication and hard work.
Eligible applicants must be passionate, driven, and customer-focused individuals who aspire to grow within the banking industry. Applicants must possess a minimum of a Second Class Upper degree or its equivalent in any business or social science related discipline from an accredited university. They must also have at least five credits including Mathematics and English in WAEC, NECO, or its equivalent.
Candidates must not be older than 26 years at the time of application and must have completed NYSC with a valid discharge certificate. A strong interest in sales, client management, and financial solutions is required, while 0–2 years of experience in sales and relationship management is considered an added advantage.
Applicants are expected to demonstrate strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to work in a target-driven environment. Analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and a proactive, self-motivated attitude are also highlighted as important qualities.
The application closes on Friday, February 20, 2026. To apply, interested applicants should visit https://wemabank.seamlesshiring.com/job/view/247.
