Graduate Trainee  - Sales

Company: Nestlé Cote D’ivoire

Location:  Abidjan
Position Type: Fixed Term
Minimum Educational Qualification: A minimum bachelor’s degree or a Bacc+4/5 in Sales, Marketing or related field from a recognized university.

Minimum Relevant Work Experience: Not required

Position Summary:

Joining Nestlé means you are joining the largest Food and Beverage Company in the world.  At our very core, we are a human company driven by our purpose to enhance the quality of life and contribute to a healthier future. 

The Nestlé Cote D’ivoire Graduate Trainee Program is a career development program designed to grow the next generation of leaders. This program offers a unique opportunity to be trained, mentored and coached in leadership skills, enhancing your professional development and future career prospects.  

Your other responsibilities will include:

• Support the execution of sales strategies and initiatives to achieve volume, revenue, and market share targets.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, distributors, and key stakeholders.
• Conduct market visits to monitor product availability, merchandising standards, and competitor activities.
• Analyze sales data and prepare reports to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance, etc.) to ensure effective execution of commercial plans and customer satisfaction.

What Will Make You Successful?

• A minimum bachelor’s degree or a Bacc+4/5 in  Sales, Marketing or related field from a recognized university.
• Strong customer focus.
• Commercial curiosity.
• Data-driven decision-making.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Agility and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work in diverse teams and markets.

Nestlé is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer that welcomes applications from all groups of society and that reasonable adjustments can be provided, if needed, during the recruitment process as well as during employment.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Kindly note that deadline for applications will be 7th August, 2026.