TGI Distri Commercial Trainee Programme 2027
Job Description
TGI Distri Commercial Trainee Programme 2027
Applications are now open for the TGI Distri Limited Commercial Trainee Programme (CTP) 2027, a structured graduate development programme for young Nigerian professionals interested in building a career in FMCG sales.
The programme provides intensive training and practical frontline sales experience, exposing successful candidates to customers, markets, different sales channels and the day-to-day operations of TGI Distri across Nigeria.
Candidates from any academic discipline can apply, provided they meet the minimum qualification and experience requirements.
About TGI Distri Limited
TGI Distri Limited is the distribution arm of Tropical General Investments (TGI) Group. The company distributes a portfolio of consumer brands across Nigeria, including Big Bull Rice, Terra Seasoning Cubes, Golden Terra Oil, Peppe Terra and Renew Starch.
Its operations focus on bringing consumer products closer to customers across different markets and distribution channels in Nigeria.
About the Commercial Trainee Programme
The TGI Distri Commercial Trainee Programme is a talent development initiative designed to equip young graduates with the skills, knowledge and competencies required to develop a professional career in sales.
Successful candidates will first undergo an intensive induction programme before proceeding to six months of frontline practical sales training.
During the training, participants will gain direct exposure to the marketplace and shadow employees working across different sales levels and market channels.
The programme is particularly suited to graduates who want to build careers in FMCG sales and are comfortable working directly with customers and within the market.
Programme Structure
Successful applicants will participate in:
- An intensive induction programme
- Six months of frontline practical sales training
- Hands-on exposure to sales operations
- Employee shadowing across different sales cadres
- Exposure to different market channels
- Practical experience working with customers and within the marketplace
Participants may be deployed to TGI Distri branches across Nigeria during the programme.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must:
- Hold a B.Sc. or HND in any discipline
- Have a minimum of Second Class Lower (2:2) for B.Sc. or Lower Credit for HND
- Have at least one year and not more than two years of post-NYSC work experience
- Have a genuine interest in pursuing FMCG sales as a career
- Be proficient in computer applications and office productivity suites
- Have effective communication skills
- Be no older than 28 years as of December 31, 2026
- Be willing and ready to work anywhere in Nigeria
Who Should Apply?
The programme is suitable for graduates who are interested in a career that involves direct interaction with customers and markets.
Candidates should be prepared for a practical and demanding sales environment that requires discipline, resilience, communication skills and a willingness to learn.
Applicants must also be flexible about location, as successful candidates can be deployed anywhere in Nigeria.
What Participants Will Gain
The programme provides successful candidates with:
- Structured commercial and sales development
- Six months of practical frontline sales training
- Hands-on FMCG sales experience
- Exposure to different sales channels and markets
- Experience working directly with customers
- Opportunity to learn from experienced sales professionals
- Exposure to TGI Distri’s nationwide commercial operations
- Development of practical sales, communication and market-facing skills
Employment
The opportunity is advertised as a full-time Commercial Trainee position. Successful applicants will work within the commercial/sales function after undergoing the required induction and frontline training.
Location
Successful candidates must be willing to work anywhere in Nigeria.
Deadline: September 30, 2026
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Requirements
Applicants must:
- Hold a B.Sc. or HND in any discipline
- Have a minimum of Second Class Lower (2:2) for B.Sc. or Lower Credit for HND
- Have at least one year and not more than two years of post-NYSC work experience
- Have a genuine interest in pursuing FMCG sales as a career
- Be proficient in computer applications and office productivity suites
- Have effective communication skills
- Be no older than 28 years as of December 31, 2026
- Be willing and ready to work anywhere in Nigeria
Who Should Apply?
The programme is suitable for graduates who are interested in a career that involves direct interaction with customers and markets.
Candidates should be prepared for a practical and demanding sales environment that requires discipline, resilience, communication skills and a willingness to learn.
Applicants must also be flexible about location, as successful candidates can be deployed anywhere in Nigeria.
What Participants Will Gain
The programme provides successful candidates with:
- Structured commercial and sales development
- Six months of practical frontline sales training
- Hands-on FMCG sales experience
- Exposure to different sales channels and markets
- Experience working directly with customers
- Opportunity to learn from experienced sales professionals
- Exposure to TGI Distri’s nationwide commercial operations
- Development of practical sales, communication and market-facing skills
Employment
The opportunity is advertised as a full-time Commercial Trainee position. Successful applicants will work within the commercial/sales function after undergoing the required induction and frontline training.
Location
Successful candidates must be willing to work anywhere in Nigeria.
Deadline: September 30, 2026