Unilever Nigeria Launches Paid Sales Internship for Young Graduates — ₦90k Monthly. Unilever Nigeria has opened applications for its Future-X Campus Ambassadors Programme (FUCAP), a structured, one-year field sales internship designed for youth corps members and recent graduates. The initiative offers selected candidates hands-on experience in retail sales management across Kano and Katsina, with a monthly stipend of ₦90,000.
This full-time internship, part of Unilever’s youth development and brand ambassador strategy, combines training, mentorship, and fieldwork, providing a rare opportunity to gain frontline experience with one of Nigeria’s leading FMCG companies.
What the Internship Involves
Participants will be embedded within Unilever’s field sales teams, engaging in a mix of customer-facing and backend sales operations. Key responsibilities include:
- Onboarding and managing relationships with new retail outlets
- Monitoring in-store performance, delivery cycles, and inventory levels
- Supporting merchandising efforts to optimize product visibility
- Handling customer feedback and resolving retail-level complaints
- Reporting on competitor activity, price shifts, and promotional trends
- Facilitating the rollout of new product lines and placement strategy
- Capturing sales data and relaying insights to regional sales managers
The internship runs Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., over a 12-month period.
Who Should Apply
Ideal candidates should meet the following criteria:
- Be currently serving in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) or have completed it recently
- Be available for full-time engagement throughout the one-year duration
- Possess strong communication skills and basic numerical literacy
- Demonstrate a proactive, solutions-driven attitude
- Exhibit reliability, team spirit, and ethical conduct in professional settings
Internship Overview
- Duration: 12 months
- Stipend: ₦90,000 (gross monthly)
- Location: Kano and Katsina
- Application Deadline: 11:59 p.m., Friday, 30 May 2025
How to Apply
Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can apply via the official FUCAP application portal. Applicants are advised to complete the form accurately and ensure their contact information is up to date.
A Gateway Into Nigeria’s Retail Sector
For graduates eager to build a career in Nigeria’s fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) landscape, this internship offers more than just a stipend — it’s a direct entry into the mechanics of field sales, distribution, and customer engagement at scale. With real-world exposure and mentorship under the Unilever umbrella, successful interns stand to gain a competitive edge in Nigeria’s growing retail economy.
